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100 1 _aCalisch, James Howard,
_d1863-1926
245 1 4 _aThe Mania of the Nations on the Planet Mars and its Terrific Consequences :
_bA Combination of Fun and Wisdom
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-01-27
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Miscellanea
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56445
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