Operation R.S.V.P. by H. Beam Piper

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Author Piper, H. Beam, 1904-1964
Title Operation R.S.V.P.
Series Title Produced from Amazing Stories, January, 1951.
Note Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Operation R.S.V.P." by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story explores the intricacies and tensions of international relations during a futuristic Cold War scenario, where rival powers engage in espionage and advanced weaponry, particularly focusing on the development and implications of nuclear technology. The plot centers on the escalating conflict between the Union of East European Soviet Republics and the United Peoples' Republics of East Asia amid a backdrop of scientific advancements and simmering territorial disputes. The disappearance of prominent scientists from both factions raises suspicions and paranoia, leading to diplomatic overtures filled with threats and counter-threats. At the heart of the story lies the character of Shere Ali Abdallah, the Ameer of Afghanistan, who seizes the opportunity to exploit the rivalries between superpowers by offering superior technology developed by the very scientists they seek. This culminates in a negotiation rooted in the balance of power, where the Ameer proposes to establish a unified authority while leveraging the advanced weaponry his nation possesses, showcasing a clever twist in the game of power politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Epistolary fiction
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EBook-No. 18261
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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