The fourth novel in the chronology of Vidal's epic CHRONICLES OF EMPIRE, embodying the passage of American history.
Reviews
'Mr Vidal has surpassed himself in EMPIRE and written what now stands as the best in the series ... by turns caustic, witty and outrageous fun' NEW YORK TIMES 'Magnificent' Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Author description
Gore Vidal has been at the centre of literary and intellectual life for half a century. He lives in Italy.