Meccania, the Super-State - Gregory, Owen
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Alternate History, Dystopian Science Fiction A day or two after he had been introduced to me I invited him to dinner and on this occasion we found much to talk about-chiefly European politics. At length, after we had finished a bottle of wine and a liqueur or two, he remarked that of all the countries he had visited in Western Europe he had been most impressed by Meccania. (He pronounced the word 'Mek-kah¿-nia.') My knowledge of Geography is not complete, I admit, but I thought I knew all the countries of Western Europe (the war has helped wonderfully to fill up certain gaps). I replied that I…mehr

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Alternate History, Dystopian Science Fiction A day or two after he had been introduced to me I invited him to dinner and on this occasion we found much to talk about-chiefly European politics. At length, after we had finished a bottle of wine and a liqueur or two, he remarked that of all the countries he had visited in Western Europe he had been most impressed by Meccania. (He pronounced the word 'Mek-kah¿-nia.') My knowledge of Geography is not complete, I admit, but I thought I knew all the countries of Western Europe (the war has helped wonderfully to fill up certain gaps). I replied that I had never heard of such a country. "Probably not," he answered. "But it exists. And the proof of it is that I spent some five months there in 1970, and kept a journal of my experiences." "You mean 1870," I said. "No, 1970," he replied...
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Owen Gregory, a pioneering British author and journalist, crafted his seminal work "Meccania: The Super-State" as a scathing critique of totalitarianism and the erosion of individual freedoms. Published in 1918, amidst the tumult of World War I, Gregory's dystopian vision of the fictional nation of Meccania served as a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked state control and the suppression of dissent. Drawing on his keen observations of political trends and social dynamics, Gregory wove a narrative that remains hauntingly relevant in today's world. Through sharp wit and incisive prose, he exposed the insidious mechanisms of authoritarian regimes, challenging readers to confront the consequences of sacrificing liberty for the illusion of security. "Meccania: The Super-State" stands as a testament to Gregory's literary prowess and his unwavering commitment to defending democratic principles. As a masterwork of political satire, it continues to inspire readers to question authority, resist oppression, and uphold the values of freedom and democracy in the face of tyranny.