# The Reign of Greed - Hardcover

by **José Rizal** (Author), **Mint Editions** (Contribution by)

_The Reign of Greed_ (1891) is a novel by José Rizal. Published in Belgium, the novel was a sequel to _Touch Me Not_ (1887), both of which were written in Spanish. Blending aspects of his own life story with his critique of Spanish imperialism in the Philippines, Rizal continues the journey of Crisóstomo Ibarra from centrist reformer to revolutionary leader. Banned by Spanish authorities, the novel was smuggled into his home country, where it quickly galvanized Rizal's fellow nationalists in opposition to the Spanish Empire. Despite his attempts to reform the local government of his native San Diego, Ibarra is placed in prison on false charges of rebellion. Forced to escape or face execution, he chooses the former. When a firefight with authorities leaves his comrade Elias dead, he manages to make his way out of the country. Thirteen years later, by now presumed dead by friends and foes alike, he returns to the Philippines as Simoun, a shadowy jeweler. Moving in secret, he begins spreading his anti-imperial message among the local people while gathering the weapons and supplies he will need to overthrow the government. Before he can carry out his plan, however, he must rescue his love Maria Clara from confinement. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of José Rizal's _The Reign of Greed_ is a classic work of Filipino literature reimagined for modern readers.

### Back Jacket

Presumed dead after a prison escape led to a shootout with authorities, Crisóstomo Ibarra returns home after thirteen years in hiding. Using the guise of Simoun, a corrupt merchant, he attempts to incite a rebellion against imperial Spanish forces in order to free the Philippines and its people from terror. _The Reign of Greed_ is a novel by José Rizal.

**Number of Pages:** 296

**Dimensions:** 0.69 x 8 x 5 IN

**Publication Date:** February 15, 2022

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