Despoilers of the Golden Empire by Randall Garrett
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| Author | Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
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| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | Despoilers of the Golden Empire |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despoilers_of_the_Golden_Empire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Despoilers of the Golden Empire" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book explores themes of ambition, conquest, and the clash of civilizations as it follows a determined military commander leading an expedition into a new world. The story is set against the backdrop of a spacefaring empire seeking gold, a resource that is now the cornerstone of power and civilization. The narrative centers on Commander Frank, who undertakes a mission to extract gold from a newly discovered world inhabited by a primitive yet organized civilization ruled by the Great Nobles. As Commander Frank and his crew navigate treacherous landscapes and battle the indigenous people, they also confront internal strife among their ranks, highlighting the challenges of leadership and camaraderie in hostile environments. Ultimately, the expedition leads to unexpected consequences for both the invaders and the natives as power dynamics shift and the true cost of conquest is revealed. The book intricately weaves action with philosophical musings about power, morality, and civilization, making it a compelling read for fans of science fiction that delves into human nature and societal constructs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24091 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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