Publisher's Synopsis
The Condottier, A Poem: Philadelphia, A Satire is a book written by John Cadwalader McCall in 1821. The book is a satirical poem that takes a critical look at the social and political landscape of Philadelphia during the early 19th century. The title of the book refers to the condottieri, or mercenary soldiers, who were hired by Italian city-states during the Renaissance period. McCall uses this historical reference to comment on the corrupt and self-serving nature of the political class in Philadelphia at the time. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Philadelphia society. The first part deals with the city's political leaders, the second with its wealthy elite, and the third with its religious institutions. Throughout the book, McCall employs a biting wit and sharp satire to expose the hypocrisy and greed that he sees as pervasive in Philadelphia. The Condottier, A Poem: Philadelphia, A Satire is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the social and political climate of early 19th-century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
