First Citizen (novel)

First Citizen
Author Thomas Thurston Thomas
Country United States
Language English
Subject science fiction alternative history
Publisher Baen; First Edition
Publication date
December 1, 1987 (paperback)
Media type Paperback
Pages 373 pages (paperback)
ISBN 0671653687 (paperback)
OCLC 17308403
LC Class CPB Box no. 2654 vol. 12

First Citizen is a science fiction book written by Thomas Thurston Thomas and published on December 1, 1987. The book is loosely based on the life and times of Julius Caesar.

Plot

First Citizen explores the alternative history story of Granville James Corbin, or “Granny” to his friends and enemies, as he "grows up in the chaos caused by the decision of the American Government to repudiate the National Debt".[1][2][3] The country becomes privatized, the military is largely replaced by mercenaries and privately raised armies, and, after Washington, DC, is destroyed with a nuclear weapon, the Speaker of the House becomes dictator of the United States.[3]

During this time, Corbin achieves success in various businesses, a privately raised military force, and, eventually, into the federal government.[3] The author matches Corbin's career to Caesar’s career.[3] Eventually, Corbin and his allies argue and the Second Civil War begins. Corbin's victory is followed by his assassination.[3]

Reviews

One reviewer said, "Overall, First Citizen is a good piece of speculative fiction and well worth a read."[3]

References

  1. "First Citizen". Bean Books. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  2. "First Citizen [Paperback]". Amazon.com. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nuttall, Chris (11 July 2013). "Review: First Citizen by Thomas T. Thomas". Amazing Stories. Retrieved 31 July 2013.


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