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The New Machiavelli

by H. G. Wells

First published
1910
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"The New Machiavelli" by H. G. Wells is a novel published in 1911. It follows Richard Remington, a brilliant politician consumed by dreams of reshaping England's social order. Rising from Cambridge scholar to influential parliamentarian, he navigates the competing worlds of Liberal socialism and Conservative politics. But when a passionate affair with a young Oxford graduate threatens everything, Remington must choose between his political ambitions and personal desires. A controversial work that sparked literary scandal, the novel explores politics, sex, and the hypocrisy of Edwardian morality.

  • Adultery
  • Political fiction
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Great Britain

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1047. The New Machiavelli on Wikipedia.

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