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Title: The High Crusade by Poul Anderson ISBN: 0-7434-7528-3 Publisher: Ibooks Pub. Date: 01 November, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.53 (15 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Ivanhoe in space!
Comment: What happens when a band of aliens land in Medieval England just as a local baron is assembling his army for war? The High Crusade! Poul Anderson takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to science fiction in this very funny, yet plausible short-novel. Told from the point of view of the local cleric, the story begins when a scout ship of alien beings, bent on conquest, land near the holdings of Sir Roger of Tourneville, who is gearing up to join the king for a war in France. Instead of running in fear, the war-rabid Englishmen suspect a "French trick" and go out to meet the ship. The fun begins when one of the aliens blasts a local, hoping to frighten the natives. Instead, the assembled troops react, only as trained soldiers will, and turn the aliens into pincushions with their longbows. Thus begins Anderson's humorous adventure. Funny as it is, the book has serious undertones in that it reminds us how little society changes despite advances in technology. This book is perfect for younger readers; it is fairly short, fast-paced, and has no offensive language or adult themes, but adults (especially students of Midieval history) will appreciate its wit and satire. It would make a funny movie. Maybe someone should send a copy to Terry Gilliam (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Time Bandits).
Rating: 4
Summary: Light and Fun
Comment: What if a band of space faring aliens landed in medieval Europe and were overrun as they debarked from there ship by the local baron and his merry band of knights and serfs. What if these same medieval simpletons were then to take this ship to the nearest colony world of this alien power, guided by a captive alien. Imagine the fun and utter destruction that would ensue.
This is a light and fun novel that explores completely ludicrous what ifs but is enjoyable nonetheless. The book is not written in a joking manner but the humor shines through as we see what farcical destruction a band of barbarians can wreck on a truly advanced race. A good quick read that should be read as the light fare that it is.
Rating: 4
Summary: King Arthur retold
Comment: This is a classic tale in the 'Terrans Uber Alles' genre. Evil aliens try to take over the earth but the humans triumph and take over the galaxy. The twist to the story which makes it such an engaging read is that the aliens landed in medieval England and a rag-tag band of goatherds and farmers can still win. There are strong elements of the King Arthur plot mixed throughout this story.
A very good read.
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Title: Brainwave : The Greatest Masterpiece by the Science Fiction Grandmaster by Poul Anderson ISBN: 0743474864 Publisher: Ibooks Pub. Date: 01 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Three Hearts and Three Lions by Poul Anderson ISBN: 0671721860 Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 1993 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Ensign Flandry: The Saga of Dominic Flandry, Agent of Imperial Terra: Book 1 by Poul Anderson ISBN: 0743474430 Publisher: Ibooks Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Operation Chaos by Poul Anderson ISBN: 0312872429 Publisher: Orb Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The King of Ys by Poul Anderson, Karen Anderson ISBN: 0671877291 Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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