Clarke, Arthur C.
Childhood's End
- ISBN 13:
- 9780575082359
- author:
- Clarke, Arthur C.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Gollancz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Science fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city, their intellectual, technological, and military superiority over humanity unmatched. They presented a simple yet profound offer: unify Earth, eradicate poverty, and end war. Initially, humanity accepted, and a golden age began. However, the question of what this new world would cost remained. As the years passed, the benefits of unity and cooperation became apparent, but at a steep price. The Overlords' benevolence had brought about a era of unprecedented peace and prosperity, yet the very fabric of human society had been altered forever. This thought-provoking novel explores the consequences of humanity's decision to submit to a superior force, raising questions about the nature of power, free will, and the human condition.
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