The Fall of Chronopolis
The Fall of Chronopolis (ISBN 0-87997-043-X) is the fifth novel by the science fiction author Barrington J. Bayley. It details the eternal conflict through time between the Chronostatic Empire and its enemy, the Hegemony.
 First edition | |
| Author | Barrington J. Bayley |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Kelly Freas |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | DAW Books |
Publication date | June 1974 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 175 |
| ISBN | 978-0-87997-043-7 |
| OCLC | 670871 |
Literary significance and reception
Rhys Hughes, in his survey of Bayley's output, described the novel as "possibly the ultimate time-travel story," noting that, unlike Collision Course, Bayley stuck to his main theme throughout.[1]
John Clute, in the SF Encyclopedia, reviewed The Fall of Chronopolis as Bayley's most successful use of the theme of time travel.[2]
David Pringle's review described the book as "enjoyable" and made note of the philosophy behind Bayley's intricate time paradox.
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References
- "Annihilation Factotum: The work of Barrington J. Bayley". The Council for the Literature of the Fantastic. Archived from the original on 2012-10-04. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- "Bayley, Barrington J." SF Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition. Retrieved 2012-10-27.
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