The Great War Syndicate: An Early Science Fiction Tale of Technological Warfare - Hardcover

Stockton, Frank R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1515437272 ISBN 13: 9781515437277

Verlag: Wilder Publications, 2018

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Frank R. Stockton's The Great War Syndicate is a remarkable early work of speculative fiction imagining a future shaped by technology, strategy, and the changing nature of warfare. In this imaginative tale, a group of inventive and entrepreneurial Americans forms a powerful private organization known as the Great War Syndicate. Their goal is to demonstrate that modern warfare can be transformed through advanced technology and scientific planning. Equipped with innovative weapons and unconventional strategies, the Syndicate offers its services to nations engaged in conflict. As their experiments unfold, the story explores the unsettling possibilities created when warfare becomes a matter of engineering and efficiency rather than traditional armies and battlefields. Stockton's narrative blends adventure, satire, and technological speculation while raising questions about the future of war and the role of innovation in shaping global power. First published in the late nineteenth century, The Great War Syndicate stands as one of the early examples of speculative military fiction. The novel anticipates many later themes of science fiction, including technological warfare, strategic innovation, and the influence of private enterprise on global conflict.

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Frank R. Stockton (1834-1902) was an American writer and humorist best known for his imaginative short stories and novels. Born in Philadelphia, Stockton first worked as an engraver before turning to writing, eventually becoming one of the most popular contributors to American magazines during the late nineteenth century.He achieved lasting fame with his famous short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" and wrote numerous works blending humor, fantasy, and speculative ideas. Stockton's fiction often explored unusual situations and imaginative concepts, making him an early contributor to the development of American speculative storytelling.The Great War Syndicate is among his most unusual works, combining adventure with forward-looking speculation about technology and warfare.

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• Verlag: Wilder Publications
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1515437272
• ISBN 13: 9781515437277
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 68
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