Lord of the World

Excerpt

I am perfectly aware that this is a terribly sensational book, and open
to innumerable criticisms on that account, as well as on many others. 
But I did not know how else to express the principles I desired (and
which I passionately believe to be true) except by producing their lines
to a sensational point.  I have tried, however, not to scream unduly
loud, and to retain, so far as possible, reverence and consideration for
the opinions of other people.  Whether I have succeeded in that attempt
is quite another matter.