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Set against a backdrop of impending global destruction, the narrative revolves around a super-weapon that poses a grave threat to France and the world. Through the lens of French patriotism, the story explores the moral dilemmas faced by brilliant scientists as they grapple with the consequences of their inventions. This novel foreshadows significant themes that would later emerge during World War II and the Cold War, making it a prescient exploration of the intersection between technology and humanity's survival.
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Facing the Flag, Jules Verne
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Facing the Flag
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9781714531400
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure, Science Fiction, Classics, Young Adult Fantasy, France, Science Fantasy, 19th century, Gifts for older schoolchildren, Gifts for men, Adapted for Film, Explosives, Bombs
- First published
- 1896
- Original title
- Face au drapeau
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Set against a backdrop of impending global destruction, the narrative revolves around a super-weapon that poses a grave threat to France and the world. Through the lens of French patriotism, the story explores the moral dilemmas faced by brilliant scientists as they grapple with the consequences of their inventions. This novel foreshadows significant themes that would later emerge during World War II and the Cold War, making it a prescient exploration of the intersection between technology and humanity's survival.