The Iron Heel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163384794)

The Iron Heel is a dystopian novel written by Jack London. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the rise of a tyrannical oligarchy known as the ""Iron Heel."" The novel is presented as a manuscript written by an unnamed protagonist, who is a member of the revolutionary movement that opposes the Iron Heel.The story begins with the protagonist's recollections of his youth and his involvement in the socialist movement. He then describes the political and economic conditions that led to the rise of the Iron Heel. The oligarchy is composed of a small group of wealthy individuals who control the government and the means of production. They use their power to suppress dissent and maintain their grip on society.The protagonist joins the revolutionary movement and becomes involved in a series of violent clashes with the Iron Heel's forces. The movement is eventually crushed, and the protagonist is forced to go into hiding. The novel ends with a bleak vision of the future, in which the Iron Heel has established total control over society.The Iron Heel is a powerful critique of capitalism and the concentration of power in the hands of a wealthy elite. It is also a warning about the dangers of authoritarianism and the need for vigilance in protecting democratic institutions. London's writing is vivid and compelling, and his vision of a dystopian future remains relevant today.1907. The Iron Heel is the powerful name by which Jack London designates Plutocracy. In it he pictures to us the struggle which will one day break forth should the Fates in their fury permit, between Plutocracy and the People. The terrible drama to which he invites us in The Iron Heel has not yet actually taken place, and we do not know when the appalling prophecy of this American disciple of Marx will be fulfilled.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jack London
ISBN-10: 1163384798
ISBN-13: 9781163384794
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d