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When a strange, planet‑wide Event suddenly merges inhabitants of the twentieth century with those of the Bronze Age, the resulting collision of times throws society into chaos. The novel follows the struggles, alliances, and conflicts that arise as people from two vastly different eras grapple for supremacy in a shared, unfamiliar landscape. Characters must balance their own cultural identities with the reality of survival in a world that no longer fits their original histories.
Through its depiction of juxtaposed societies, the book examines how technological disparities and differing worldviews shape power dynamics in a radically altered future, offering a fresh take on speculative fiction and alternate history.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: S. M. Stirling
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