Childhood's end
By: Arthur C. Clarke
Series: Ballantine science fiction classic -- 01558
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 1970
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
Copyright date: 1953
Subjects: English Science fiction; Extraterrestrial beings; Fiction
Description: The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city - intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began." "But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind...or the beginning?