Tarrano the Conqueror - Softcover

Tarrano the Conqueror

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Tarrano the Conqueror' is a seminal work of early science fiction that transports readers to the year 2432, a time when humanity has expanded its reach across the inner solar system. The story follows the meteoric rise of Tarrano, a cold, brilliant, and charismatic leader from Venus who seeks to unite Earth, Mars, and Venus under his absolute rule. As alliances crumble and the threat of total interplanetary war looms, a small group of protagonists must navigate a landscape of high-stakes espionage and technological wonders to thwart his imperial ambitions.Ray Cummings, a pioneer of the space opera genre, masterfully blends adventure with imaginative speculation. The narrative is rich with futuristic concepts, including interplanetary communication via visiphones, advanced aerial travel, and the complex social dynamics of diverse planetary civilizations. Through the character of Tarrano, the work explores themes of power, ambition, and the ethical dilemmas of leadership in a technologically advanced age.A classic of the pulp era, 'Tarrano the Conqueror' remains a compelling vision of the future, offering a fascinating glimpse into the origins of modern science fiction tropes. It is an essential read for those interested in the evolution of the genre and the early literature of space exploration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025517728

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