Caesar's Column A Story of the Twentieth Century

Set in a dystopian future America, the story follows Gabriel Weltstein, a disillusioned New York doctor who seeks alternatives to a society plagued by inequality and corruption. His journey leads him to a hidden subterranean civilization led by a figure named Cæsar, which embodies egalitarian principles starkly contrasting the oppressive world above. Ignatius Donnelly critiques the rampant capitalism and social injustices of the Gilded Age, exploring themes of utopia, dystopia, and the dangers of unchecked power, making this novel a poignant reflection on societal issues.