The Progressionists, and Angela.

Name: The Progressionists, and Angela.
Author: Conrad von Bolanden

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A young, wealthy landowner visits a prominent banking family where a proposed marriage between fortunes and social standing creates private tension. Conversations among the household expose a satire of contemporary political life, portraying municipal and legislative contests as spectacles of bribery, beer, and crowd manipulation. Wealthy operators and party leaders are shown as cynical managers who feed public passion to secure power, while an idealistic temperament contrasts with worldly calculation. Interwoven chapters examine the rhetoric and organization of a modernizing movement and its effects on personal relations and civic morality.

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Conrad von Bolanden

Conrad von Bolanden was a 19th-century German author known for his historical novels that often blend fiction with significant historical events. His notable work, "Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century," explores the life and times of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, offering readers a vivid portrayal of medieval Europe. In addition to this, he wrote "The Progressionists, and Angela," which reflects his interest in social themes and the evolution of society. Von Bolanden's contributions to literature provide insight into the historical context of his time, making his works valuable for both historical and literary studies.

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