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In "Descent of Anansi," Larry Niven explores a speculative future in which a rag‑tag group of space colonists rises up against the United States, mirroring the conflict of the American Revolution. The conflict centers on a critical event occurring 200 miles above Earth, a location that becomes the focal point for the struggle for freedom and survival. The novel blends elements of science fiction with the familiar themes of revolution and resistance, presenting a high‑stakes battle that repeats history on a planetary scale.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Larry Niven
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