{"product_id":"the-reign-of-gilt-david-graham-phillips-9781023577618","title":"The Reign of Gilt","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Graham Phillips's \"The Reign of Gilt\" offers a sharp social commentary on American society during the Gilded Age. This meticulously prepared new edition brings back into print a powerful exploration of wealth, class conflict, and the social conditions that defined the United States between 1865 and 1918. Through vivid storytelling, Phillips examines the intricacies of a society obsessed with appearance and material possessions, revealing the underlying tensions of a rapidly changing nation. \"The Reign of Gilt\" provides a critical lens through which to view this pivotal period in American history, making it essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of wealth and its impact on social structures. A fascinating glimpse into the popular culture of the era, this historical fiction remains relevant for its insightful observations on human nature and the enduring pursuit of status.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Graham Phillips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023577615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023577618\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.30d","brand":"David Graham Phillips","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47423229886719,"sku":"9781023577618","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_442d73d9-0c96-46f1-b77a-7318d5a9bc1b.jpg?v=1761528416","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-reign-of-gilt-david-graham-phillips-9781023577618","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}