by OlafStapledon (Author)
One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years. Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands alone for the sheer scope and ambition of his work. First published in 1930, Last and First Men is full of pioneering speculations about evolution, terraforming, genetic engineering and many other subjects.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 02 Apr 2009
ISBN 10: 0575082569
ISBN 13: 9780575082564
Book Overview: One of the great classics of the first half of the 20th century - 2 billion years of mankind's history