Publisher's Synopsis
The Angel of the Revolution is a science fiction novel written by George Griffith in 1893. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a group of British inventors who create a powerful airship called the Angel. The inventors, led by a man named Richard Arnold, use the Angel to overthrow governments and establish a utopian society based on technological progress and social equality.The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the creation and testing of the Angel, and the second part detailing the revolution and its aftermath. Along the way, the characters encounter various obstacles and enemies, including rival inventors, corrupt politicians, and hostile armies.The Angel of the Revolution is notable for its vision of a future world that is both technologically advanced and politically radical. The book anticipates many of the themes and ideas that would become central to the science fiction genre, including the use of advanced technology to transform society, the dangers of unchecked power, and the possibility of a utopian future.Overall, The Angel of the Revolution is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of science fiction.""But this invention of yours puts a completely different aspect on the European situation. Armed with such a tremendous engine of destruction as a navigable air-ship must necessarily be, when used in conjunction with the explosives already at our disposal, we could make war impossible to our enemies by bringing into the field a force with which no army or fleet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.