
Faction Paradox: Warlords of Utopia
door
Lance Parkin
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Romance
Action & Adventure
History
Formaat
Paperback
Pagina's
192
Taal
Engels
Gepubliceerd
Jan 1, 2010
Uitgever
Mad Norwegian Press
ISBN-10
0972595961
ISBN-13
9780972595964
Beschrijving
In a world where history has taken a dramatically different course, the aftermath of a victorious Hitler has set the stage for a perpetual conflict, surprisingly intertwined with the echoes of a Roman Empire that never crumbled. The setting is mesmerizingly dystopian, with an atmosphere that fuses elements of classical antiquity with the dark specter of modern tyranny. As nations clash and ideologies war for supremacy, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Marcus Americanius Scriptor, a contemporary scribe who finds himself chronicling the brutal realities of this alternate timeline.
Marcus's memoirs reveal not only the horrors of war but also the complexities of a society that has evolved under the clutch of fascist rule, all while holding onto vestiges of a grand Roman past. His reflections weave a tapestry of vivid battle scenes, themes of survival, and inquiries into loyalty and betrayal, challenging readers to reconsider the nature of power and humanity itself. The war serves as a backdrop for deeply personal stories, as soldiers and civilians alike grapple with their roles in an unending conflict.
As the narrative progresses, the strategies and philosophies of warfare become as significant as the battles themselves. Within this intricate world, where different factions vie for control, Marcus's voice rises as a beacon of introspection. The author masterfully crafts a tale not just of warfare, but of a civilization struggling to find its identity amid chaos, ultimately questioning the very essence of utopia and the cost it demands.
Marcus's memoirs reveal not only the horrors of war but also the complexities of a society that has evolved under the clutch of fascist rule, all while holding onto vestiges of a grand Roman past. His reflections weave a tapestry of vivid battle scenes, themes of survival, and inquiries into loyalty and betrayal, challenging readers to reconsider the nature of power and humanity itself. The war serves as a backdrop for deeply personal stories, as soldiers and civilians alike grapple with their roles in an unending conflict.
As the narrative progresses, the strategies and philosophies of warfare become as significant as the battles themselves. Within this intricate world, where different factions vie for control, Marcus's voice rises as a beacon of introspection. The author masterfully crafts a tale not just of warfare, but of a civilization struggling to find its identity amid chaos, ultimately questioning the very essence of utopia and the cost it demands.
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