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    Facing the Flag

    By Jules Verne

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    Facing the Flag or For the Flag is a patriotic novel by Jules Verne. Like The Begum's Millions which Verne published in 1879 , it has the theme of France and the entire world threatened by a super-weapon (what would now be called a weapon of mass destruction) with the threat finally overcome through the force of French patriotism. It can be considered one of the first books dealing with problems which was to become paramount half a century after its publication: brilliant scientists discovering new weapons of great destructive power, whose full utilisation might literally destroy the world; the competition between various powers to obtain control of such weapons; and also the efforts of ruthless non-state groups to have it
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFlip
    Release dateMay 8, 2018
    ISBN9782291018513
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    Jules Verne

    Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a prolific French author whose writing about various innovations and technological advancements laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction. Verne’s love of travel and adventure, including his time spent sailing the seas, inspired several of his short stories and novels.

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      This novel did not hold the permanence that other Verne novels had with me. I feel that it was rushed, a bit slapdash, and not necessarily eventful in the way that needed to be done. For all these reasons, and more, I don't consider it a good selection of Verne's work.2 stars.