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_aGriffith, George Chetwynd, _d1857-1906 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe World Masters |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-11-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The World Masters" by George Chetwynd Griffith is a novel written in the early 20th century. This science fiction work blends elements of political intrigue and complex character relationships, focusing on themes of power, ambition, and manipulation. The story centers around Doctor Emil Fargeau, a brilliant scientist who, in his desperation to see France reclaim its greatness, invents a device capable of inflicting unparalleled destruction on their enemies. The opening of the novel introduces us to Doctor Emil Fargeau, who is in a fervent state of anticipation within his laboratory in Strasbourg, preparing for a crucial experiment that could change the fate of nations. As he succeeds in shattering a steel plate with his invention, he envisions a future where France dominates the world again, alongside his son's potential bride, Adelaide de Condé, a descendant of noble lineage. Simultaneously, we glimpse the romantic and diplomatic tensions brewing at the German Embassy in Petersburg, where the prince and his beautiful daughter, whom Emil views as essential to his plans, are entwined in the complex web of European politics. This dramatic juxtaposition sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of the intertwining fates of these characters and the catastrophic global implications of Fargeau's discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aImaginary wars and battles -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aElectricity -- Fiction | ||
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