Helpful Score: 2
What a nice, tidily-written gem of an Historical Fiction novel! I purchased this at a remainder sale because it was written by William Safire, but thoroughly enjoyed its tale. The story centers on the American founders in the decades after the revolution, as the Federalists battled the Jeffersonian 'states' rights' group for ideological sway in Congress. The protagonist is a little-known editor who chooses sides and stirs the pot of public opinion in support of the Jeffersonians, who is casually forgotten when their turn to power comes. Safire shows that media muckraking is not a recent phenomenon and that as an institution of national discourse, it grew up right along with our nation. 2/3 history and 1/3 fiction, this is a tale worth reading.
Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details
