Advise and Consent
Allen Drury
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Advise and Consent
by Allen Drury
Published
1961
Publisher
ocket Books, Inc.
Pages
770
Description
Allen Drury’s *Advise and Consent* is one of the high points of 20th Century literature, a seminal work of political fiction—as relevant today as when it was first published. A sweeping tale of corruption and ambition cuts across the landscape of Washington, DC, with the breadth and realism that only an astute observer and insider can convey. Allen Drury has penetrated the world’s stormiest political battleground—the smoke-filled committee rooms of the United States Senate—to reveal the bitter conflicts set in motion when the President calls upon the Senate to confirm his controversial choice for Secretary of State. This novel is a true epic showing in fascinating detail the minds and motives of the statesmen, the opportunists, the idealists. From a Senate old-timer’s wily maneuvers, a vicious demagogue’s blistering smear campaign, the ugly personal jealousies that turn a highly qualified candidate into a public spectacle, to the tragic martyrdom of a presidential aspirant who refuses to sacrifice his principles for his career—never has there been a more revealing picture of Washington’s intricate political, diplomatic, and social worlds. *Advise and Consent* is a timeless story with clear echoes of today’s headlines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Advise and Consent?
This edition of Advise and Consent has approximately 770 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Advise and Consent?
For most readers, Advise and Consent typically takes between 16h 3m and 10h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 192,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 26 days • Estimated word count: 192,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Advise and Consent?
The estimated word count for Advise and Consent is approximately 192,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Advise and Consent?
Advise and Consent was written by Allen Drury.
When was Advise and Consent published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1961. The original work may have been published on a different date.