The New Machiavelli

'The New Machiavelli' is a novel written by H. G. Wells, first published in 1911. The plot was well-known to have been based on Wells' affair with Amber Reeves and a satire of Beatrice and Sidney Webb; and, as such, was constituted a veritable literary scandal at the time. An interesting and entertaining story of life and loves, 'The New Machiavelli' will not disappoint fans of Wells work. Contents include: 'The Making Of A Man', 'Concerning A Book That Was Never Written', 'Bromstead And My Father', 'Margaret In London', et cetera. Includes a specially commissioned new biography of the author.