The Short Reign of Pippin IV - John Steinbeck 1957 Viking Books Hardback Robert E. Gard John Brunner's brilliant and scathing

John Brunner's brilliant and scathing vision of a society disintegrating under the impact of violence

Battling poverty

Of half-burnt firecrackers

Now he was in real trouble

The Short Reign of Pippin IV - John Steinbeck 1957 Viking Books Hardback Robert E. Gard John Brunner's brilliant and scathingCondition: "Acceptable. Signs of wear and consistent use. See images for the condition of this book."Blurb: "Steinbeck's only work of political satire turns the French Revolution on its head, as amateur astronomer Pippin Heristal is drafted in to rule the unruly French. Enchanting comedy ensues as Steinbeck creates the most hilarious royal court ever around the brief, bold reign of the corduroy clad Pippin, his social climbing wife Maria, his star