Gibson, William

The Difference Engine. William Gibson, Bruce Sterling

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ISBN 13:: 9780575099401
author:: Gibson, William
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Gollancz
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
Condition:: New
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The Difference Engine is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that explores a world where the Industrial Revolution has been supercharged by the development of steam-driven cybernetic Engines. In this vision of the future, Great Britain is on the cusp of a new era of technological advancement, with calculating-cannons, steam dreadnoughts, and machine-guns that are transforming the world. The novel is set in a world where Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine has been perfected, and the consequences of this technological leap are far-reaching. The story is a thought-provoking exploration of the impact of science and technology on society, and the ways in which they can be used to shape the future. With its unique blend of science fiction and historical fiction, The Difference Engine is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of the genre.

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