The Earth War - Reynolds, Mack
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In the 21st Century the face of war had changed. Atomic weapons -- out! Bazookas and rockets -- nyet! Machine guns -- maybe. The newest secret weapon -- gliders! East and West had managed an uneasy truce in the arms race by banning ail weapons developed before 1900 -- and restricting wars to local disputes between corporations or companies and unions. It was a crazy way of doing things -- but it worked…until an ambitious Major upset the apple cart, and threw the world's peace into deadly peril! In this exciting picture of the next century, veteran science-fiction writer MACK REYNOLDS combines…mehr

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In the 21st Century the face of war had changed. Atomic weapons -- out! Bazookas and rockets -- nyet! Machine guns -- maybe. The newest secret weapon -- gliders! East and West had managed an uneasy truce in the arms race by banning ail weapons developed before 1900 -- and restricting wars to local disputes between corporations or companies and unions. It was a crazy way of doing things -- but it worked…until an ambitious Major upset the apple cart, and threw the world's peace into deadly peril! In this exciting picture of the next century, veteran science-fiction writer MACK REYNOLDS combines mastery of a unique setting with a fast-action story of combat and intrigue.
Autorenporträt
Dallas McCord "Mack" Reynolds was an American science fiction writer born on November 11, 1917, in Corcoran, California, and passing away on January 30, 1983, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, at the age of 65. Throughout his career, Reynolds wrote under various pen names, including Dallas Ross, Mark Mallory, Clark Collins, Dallas Rose, Guy McCord, Maxine Reynolds, Bob Belmont, and Todd Harding. His work was primarily focused on speculative fiction, with notable short stories such as Status Quo, A Leader for Yesteryear, Black Sheep Astray, and The Adventure of the Extraterrestrial. Reynolds' writing often explored social and political themes, using science fiction to examine issues of governance, economics, and human behavior. His works were influential during the mid-20th century and contributed to shaping the genre, especially with regard to blending adventure with philosophical inquiries. He was the son of Verne L. Reynolds. Despite his varied output and pseudonymous work, Reynolds remains best known for his distinctive voice in science fiction, exploring the future of humanity, societal structures, and technological advancements.