The Spoils of Empire: A Romance of the Old World and the New is a novel written by Francis Newton Thorpe in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young American man named John Templeton. John is a wealthy and ambitious individual who seeks to make a name for himself in the world of business and politics.The novel begins with John's journey to Europe, where he hopes to learn more about the world and establish connections...