The book "Satan's Hidden World; or, Desperate Democracy. A Study of Greater New York" was written by William Thomas Stead (W. T. Stead), an outstanding British journalist and publicist. In this book, he illuminates the social and political problems of Greater New York at the end of the 19th century, revealing the hidden aspects of life in the metropolis and the systemic problems of democracy. The author analyzes in detail the mechanisms of power, corruption, mass migrations and the struggle for influence in the largest city of the United States. It exposes the shadowy world of politics and business, showing how power can be abused and distanced from the interests of ordinary people. "The Hidden World of Satan; or, Desperate Democracy" is an in-depth study that reveals the weaknesses of democratic processes and calls for changes in the governance system to improve the living conditions of citizens. This book keeps most of the topics it deals with relevant and is endowed with a deep understanding of the problems that affect modern society.