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The deadly battle between magic and technology reaches a searing climax--in the last volume of the Empire of the East trilogy. Ranks favorably with Tolkien. Exceptional in sheer unbridled zest and imaginative sweep.--School Library Journal.Tags
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In the final book of the Empire of the East trilogy, the Emperor decides it is time to rid himself of Ardneh and his followers of the West. Because no one in the East can determine what Ardneh is, he is not a demon, elemental, or man, this goal proves tricky. Meanwhile, still communicating through Rolf, Ardneh sends a small group to bring him a mystic jewel. When Rolf finds Ardneh, he learns of the Change through which Ardneh forced technology to be replaced by magic in this alternate Earth of a far distant future. During the climatic ending, Ardneh reverses the Change, thus setting the stage for the Book of Swords trilogy and Books of Lost Swords series. Saberhagen has created a very intriguing universe in which magic has replaced show more technology. The fast paced action draws the reader onward while further details of the characters are revealed. Through Ardneh, Saberhagen poses thought provoking questions about theology, technology, and humanity. Changeling Earth answers many of the questions generated by the first two books of the trilogy, while developing a new universe where both magic and technology coexist for the reader to explore.
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This was under the title "Changeling Earth" when I bought it, many years ago - back when cover prices were much lower so I was able to buy the whole trilogy. A superbly imagined work from start to finish of the trilogy.
I read this before the rest of the series. Easy to pick up.
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Author Fred Saberhagen was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 18, 1930. Before writing full time, he served in the Air Force, worked as an electronics technician, and wrote and edited for the Encyclopaedia Britannica. His first novel, The Golden People, was published in 1964. He has written science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and historical show more fantasy. The novel Berserker was published in 1967 and became the first book in his popular Berserker series. His company, Berserker Works, Ltd., has produced several computer games based on his characters. He died on June 29, 2007. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Changeling Earth
- Original title
- Changeling Earth
- Alternate titles
- Ardneh's World
- Original publication date
- 1973; 1973-02
- First words
- They were preparing a man for death by slow impalement, for the amusement of the Emperor of the East, who sat in thoughtful silence amid the blooming drowsy richness of his summer garden.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Tell us, where is this little hollow in the prairie you spoke of?"
- Disambiguation notice
- Changeling Earth also published as Ardneh's World
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