from the back of the book:
Pournelle died in 2017 at the age of 84, having won many awards for his work. His political views are described as "paleoconservative," and he described his own views as "somewhere to the right of Genghis Khan".
THE YEAR IS 3013
THE IMPERIAL NAVY HAS INVADED PRINCE SAMUAl'S WORLD...
After years of civil war, the superior weaponry of the CoDominium empire has brought peace and unity to the Samualans - at the cost of their liberty.
Their last bid for freedom is to create a space program proving themselves worthy of statehood. But the knowledge to build a starship is extinct.
Colonel Nathan MacKinnie, soldier of fortune, leads a daring raid to steal these secrets from the primitive planet of Makassar, where the key to space technology is jealously guarded by Temple priests.
Valiantly leading his fierce commandos, MacKinnie battles across the universe, trying to wrest away from Makassar the knowledge left there by the first settlers who traversed the void of space from a planet called Old Earth.
To live in peace they must fight for ancient secrets. To gain their freedom they must build ... KING DAVID'S SPACESHIP
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Pournelle died in 2017 at the age of 84, having won many awards for his work. His political views are described as "paleoconservative," and he described his own views as "somewhere to the right of Genghis Khan".
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...will there be a 3013?
ReplyDeleteNot at this rate :(
DeleteI'm still working on "A Trace of Memory" from the other day
ReplyDeleteI did like that one.
DeleteSo sorry to hear your friends husband. She certainly did a kindness by giving you the books. I have not read this either but it sounds like a good one. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteOld-style science fiction still has a lot to offer. And this one packs in a lot!
DeleteSorry to hear about your friends loss, sending comforting thoughts and wishes! I think the books have found a wonderful new home, that was very kind 😀. Wow, 3013 seems a long way off still and I like to see how authors depict the future, so interesting! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to see how they look into the future. This book is actually readable without thinking about how long ago it was written ;)
DeleteBleubeard and Elizabeth here using my friend's account. I have NO phone or internet, but want you to know I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such kind comments.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, what a mess :( I'm shocked by how long your situation is taking to resolve :(
DeleteSorry for your friend, but that is wonderful you got first dibs of his sci fi books. I hope you got some good ones.
ReplyDeleteBunches of fun reading in my future :)
Deleteso nice to be thought of-I know you will enjoy reading the books
ReplyDeleteI was touched :)
DeleteGlad you have some books to remember your friends husband by. Enjoy. Valerie
ReplyDeleteI'll miss his occasional forays into FB politics. We had opposing views, and it was fun to see his take on things.
DeleteSorry for her loss. How very generous of her to give you his science fiction books! I think they will keep you busy for a long time. :)
ReplyDeleteYes! My winter reading is all mapped out :)
DeleteReckon you´ll keep that book as a treasure.
ReplyDeleteGlad we don´t know the future.
I agree. Knowing the future would not be a good idea.
DeleteKelley Loeffler, a Republican candidate, recently claimed to be to the right of Ghengis Khan too. It has been pointed out that Khan's people had fewer slaves and treated women better than the Romans. So wasn't maybe that far to the right for his time.
ReplyDeletebe well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
His candidates are much further right than most of us, though. Is Loeffler the one who believes in household voting? where married couples get a single vote with the husband having final say? They really _are_ "deplorable" :(
DeleteThat was nice to be thought of.
ReplyDeleteI do hope there will be a 3013 !
All the best Jan
It was so sweet of her to think of me.
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