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_aPetrovic, Walter D., _d1960- |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aScorched Earth: A Future History of Planet Earth |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-09-26 | ||
| 520 | _a"Scorched Earth: A Future History of Planet Earth" by Walter D. Petrovic is a speculative novel that appears to have been written in the late 20th century. The book explores the aftermath of apocalypse and engenders a complex narrative centered around the survival of humanity following massive destruction due to wars, environmental collapse, and cataclysmic events. It delves into the themes of survival, governance, and the struggle to reclaim lost knowledge in a world where history is purposefully forgotten. The opening portion of the narrative vividly sets the stage for a transformed Earth, ravaged by destruction and populated by remnants of humanity grappling with their past and searching for a path forward. The reader is introduced to the somber realization that a millennium has passed since catastrophic events, with scenes depicting the life of Brook Scullion, a high-ranking nobleman. As Brook grapples with the oppressive society surrounding him, he is haunted by the history that has been buried, symbolized by his secretive possession of technology and old texts that tell of past atrocities. The tension arises when Brook decides to confront the oppressive rule of the ArchBishop and the societal amnesia that reigns supreme, setting the trajectory for a deeper conflict as he seeks to awaken the slumbering consciousness of his people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
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