The book "Dream of Empire; or, The House of Blennergassett" was written by the American writer William Henry Venable. This is a fascinating historical epic that tells about the ambitious dreams and tragic fate of the Blennergassett family in the 19th century. The author examines the socio-political context of that time in detail, and also reproduces the life of the characters with all its complexity and contradictions. In addition, the book reveals important moral and philosophical questions that remain relevant even in our time. "A Dream of Empire; or, The House of Blennergassett" is a fascinating journey into the past that will not leave indifferent any fan of history and literature.