02519cam a22003133u 4500 56445 UtSlPG 20260610134312.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15006251 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Calisch, James Howard, 1863-1926 The Mania of the Nations on the Planet Mars and its Terrific Consequences : A Combination of Fun and Wisdom Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-27 Produced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Mania of the Nations on the Planet Mars and its Terrific Consequences" by A. Calmedenker is a satirical science fiction publication written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of interplanetary communication and exploration, the book explores themes of nationalism and the absurdity of conflict among intelligent beings. The narrative ingeniously mirrors early 20th-century Earth conflicts while presenting them through the lens of Martian civilization, highlighting the similarities in human behavior. The story follows Professor Fansee, an ambitious scientist devoted to making contact with the Martians. After extensive efforts, he finally manages to communicate with a Martian philosopher who reveals the dire state of affairs on Mars. This philosopher describes a society plagued by nationality-mania, causing division and irreversible devastation among its nations. The Martians, much like humans, grapple with conflicting ideologies stemming from their religions and philosophies. The narrative warns against the destructive tendencies of nationalism, urging for unity and understanding, while showcasing the futility of militaristic endeavors. Ultimately, it draws a stark parallel to Earth's own struggles, leaving readers to reflect on the consequences of similar mentalities among humans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Miscellanea https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56445 97276 97276