The Price of Power Being Chapters from the Secret History of the Imperial Court of Russia
By:William Le Queux Published By:Double9 Books
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"The Price of Power" by William Le Queux is a riveting novel that intricately weaves collectively elements of political intrigue, espionage, and excessive-stakes diplomacy. The tale revolves around the individual of Arnold Hauser, a younger, formidable journalist who reveals himself entangled in a complicated internet of global affairs and electricity struggles. As Hauser climbs the ranks within the journalistic sphere, he discovers hidden agendas and mystery alliances among political figures throughout Europe. His journalistic pursuits lead him to uncover a clandestine plot that threatens to shake the principles of European powers. Le Queux skillfully depicts the interconnectedness of political and media landscapes, showcasing how the dissemination of facts can sway public opinion and modify the route of nations. The narrative delves into the moral dilemmas confronted by using Hauser as he grapples with the duty of disclosing the truth at the same time as navigating the treacherous world of politics and espionage. "The Price of Power" is a gripping tale that explores the interaction among media, energy, and global members of the family. Le Queux's narrative immerses readers in a world of deceit, manipulation, and the high fee associated with the pursuit and upkeep of electricity within the tricky landscape of worldwide politics.
Anglo-French journalist and author William Tufnell Le Queux was born on July 2, 1864, and died on October 13, 1927. He was also a diplomat (honorary consul for San Marino), a traveler (in Europe, the Balkans, and North Africa), a fan of flying (he presided over the first British air meeting at Doncaster in 1909), and a wireless pioneer who played music on his own station long before radio was widely available. However, he often exaggerated his own skills and accomplishments. The Great War in England in 1897 (1894), a fantasy about an invasion by France and Russia, and The Invasion of 1910 (1906), a fantasy about an invasion by Germany, are his best-known works. Le Queux was born in the city. The man who raised him was English, and his father was French. He went to school in Europe and learned art in Paris from Ignazio (or Ignace) Spiridon. As a young man, he walked across Europe and then made a living by writing for French newspapers. He moved back to London in the late 1880s and managed the magazines Gossip and Piccadilly. In 1891, he became a parliamentary reporter for The Globe. He stopped working as a reporter in 1893 to focus on writing and traveling.
