Publisher's Synopsis
The Dictator is a science fiction novel written by Stanley G. Weinbaum. The story is set in a distant future where the world is ruled by a powerful dictator named Zar. The protagonist, a young man named Larry, is a member of a resistance group that seeks to overthrow Zar's regime. Larry and his comrades use advanced technology to fight against the dictator's forces, including a device that can control people's minds.As Larry becomes more involved in the resistance, he discovers that Zar has a secret weapon that could destroy the entire planet. With the help of a brilliant scientist, Larry must find a way to stop Zar before it's too late.The Dictator is a thrilling and action-packed novel that explores themes of power, rebellion, and the consequences of technology. Weinbaum's vivid descriptions of the futuristic world and the advanced technology used by the characters make for an engaging and immersive reading experience. Overall, The Dictator is a must-read for fans of science fiction and dystopian literature.Cannot the President of the United States take a slight rest, ' snapped Jeffers, 'without a pack of jackals snarling for his corpse?' His voice broke. His eyes wavered huntedly for an instant. Then he coughed, lowered the pitch of his voice, and continued incisively, 'Kindly return to the Senate, and inform your associates that Steel Jeffers is alive--and in good health and sane! Another occurrence like this will compel me to dissolve the Congress!'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
