Fall of the Republic and Other Political Satires

A prolific journalist & author well know for his tales of horror & stories about the Civil War, Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) was also a mordant commentator on the political, social, legal, & intellectual failings of his countrymen. This volume brings together a generous sampling of Bierce's scathing fictional satires, many of which have not been reprinted since their first appearance a century ago. It also includes a rich array of still-relevant nonfiction essays on such topics as capital punishment, the evils of insurance & the unpleasant disposition of the canines that roam the nation's capital.Bierce, Ambrose is the author of 'Fall of the Republic and Other Political Satires' with ISBN 9781572330962 and ISBN 1572330961.