Philip Dru: Administrator is a political novel written by Edward Mandell House. The story revolves around the character of Philip Dru, who is a young army officer. He is disillusioned with the political system of the United States and decides to take matters into his own hands. Dru stages a coup d'etat and takes over the government, becoming the administrator of the country. As the administrator, Dru sets out to implement his vision for the country, which involves radical changes to the political and economic systems. He establishes a new constitution, creates a nationalized banking system, and implements a progressive income tax. Dru also works to improve the lives of ordinary citizens by providing them with access to education, healthcare, and housing.However, Dru's reforms are met with resistance from powerful interests, including big business and the military-industrial complex. He is forced to navigate a complex political landscape and make difficult decisions in order to maintain his grip on power.Philip Dru: Administrator is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of political power, corruption, and the role of government in society. It offers a unique perspective on American politics and provides insight into the challenges faced by those who seek to effect real change.First published (anonymously) in 1912, this novel describes for the overthrow of the U.S. government in favor of a socialist regime. House was an advisor to Presdient Wilson.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.