Neal Stephenson follows his international bestseller, the WWII thriller Cryptonomicon, with a novel set in the 16th and 17th centuries, in a world of war, scientific, religious and political turmoil. With a cast of characters that includes Newton, Leibniz
The Baroque Cycle Series
Embark on an epic journey through the tumultuous 17th century, a period of profound change, scientific revolution, and global exploration. This sprawling narrative follows a cast of ambitious characters whose lives intertwine with pivotal historical events and groundbreaking discoveries. Experience a richly detailed world of commerce, philosophy, and adventure, where fortunes are made and lost. It's a sweeping saga that explores the dawn of the modern age with thrilling depth.
Recommended Reading Order
The confusion
- 926 pages
- 33 hours of reading
In this compelling adventure, Stephenson brings to life a cast of unforgettable characters in the late 1600s on the high seas. It is a time of breathtaking genius and discovery for men and women whose exploits define an age known as Baroque.
The System of the World
- 912 pages
- 32 hours of reading
The year is 1714. Daniel Waterhouse has returned to England, where he joins forces with his friend Isaac Newton to hunt down a shadowy group attempting to blow up Natural Philosophers with 'Infernal Devices' - time bombs. As Daniel and Newton conspire, an