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Lest Darkness Fall & Related Stories
by Frederik Pohl, David Drake, L. Sprague de Camp
The most realistic time travel story I've ever read. Archaeologist Martin Padway is sent back in time to the decline of the Roman Empire after being struck by lightning. At first he focuses on getting a financial footing. After that, however; he begins to notice the signs of decline that will lead to the dark ages. So, he decides he will do everything in his power to prevent them from happening.
This story features a simple yet expansive plot, well developed interesting characters and plenty of intrigue and action that move things along. During the entire time I was reading it I assumed it was written during the 60s or 70s... It was written in 1939 and reads like it was written today. It is absolutely fantastic and a joy to read.
The supplementary material is also good.
"The Deadly Mission of Phineas Snodgrass" by Frederik Pohl
A simple Twilight Zone-ish short story of how the best intentions can be disastrous.
"The Apotheosis of Martin Padway" by S. M. Stirling
An epilogue to 'Lest Darkness Fall' which involves the end of Matrin Padway and the decendants of several characters.
"To Bring The Light" by David Drake
Roman Scholar Flavia Herosilla is sent back to Rome's founding and meets Romulus and Remus.
This story features a simple yet expansive plot, well developed interesting characters and plenty of intrigue and action that move things along. During the entire time I was reading it I assumed it was written during the 60s or 70s... It was written in 1939 and reads like it was written today. It is absolutely fantastic and a joy to read.
The supplementary material is also good.
"The Deadly Mission of Phineas Snodgrass" by Frederik Pohl
A simple Twilight Zone-ish short story of how the best intentions can be disastrous.
"The Apotheosis of Martin Padway" by S. M. Stirling
An epilogue to 'Lest Darkness Fall' which involves the end of Matrin Padway and the decendants of several characters.
"To Bring The Light" by David Drake
Roman Scholar Flavia Herosilla is sent back to Rome's founding and meets Romulus and Remus.