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1974 novel by Barrington J. Bayley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fall of Chronopolis (ISBN 0-87997-043-X) is the fifth novel by the science fiction author Barrington J. Bayley. It details the eternal conflict through time between the Chronostatic Empire and its enemy, the Hegemony.
First edition | |
| Author | Barrington J. Bayley |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Kelly Freas |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | DAW Books |
Publication date | June 1974 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 175 |
| ISBN | 978-0-87997-043-7 |
| OCLC | 670871 |
Rhys Hughes, in his survey of Bayley's output, described the novel as "possibly the ultimate time-travel story," noting that, unlike Collision Course, Bayley stuck to his main theme throughout.[1]
John Clute, in the SF Encyclopedia, reviewed The Fall of Chronopolis as Bayley's most successful use of the theme of time travel.[2]
David Pringle's review described the book as "enjoyable" and made note of the philosophy behind Bayley's intricate time paradox.[citation needed]
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