James Ingleton (Classic Reprint): The History of a Social State, 2000: The History of a Social State, 2000 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A speculative social history of a city caught between reform and control, where a grand hall and a turning wheel reveal a nation’s struggle with work, power, and fate.

This edition presents a richly drawn cityscape where public life blends technology, ritual, and debate. Through a vivid scene in the Hall of Antiquity and the voices of citizens, it traces how workers, politicians, and dreamers navigate upheaval, reforms, and growing ambitions. Expect a blend of social detail, historical reflection, and momentary glimpses of a changing world.

• A ceremonial hall with moving walls, a turning wheel, and a crowd tracking each shift in power.
• A government-in-waiting era filled with discussions of work hours, suffrage, and the balance between liberty and order.
• Personal moments among a diverse cast, including a devoted caretaker, a hopeful reformer, and a wary observer.
• Dialogues that probe early questions of justice, destiny, and the meaning of progress in a transforming city.

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