Energy Realism: The physics of development and the sovereign path to industrial power

By Dr Obinna Onyekwena

Energy Realism: The Physics of Development and the Sovereign Path to Industrial Power
By Dr. Obinna Onyekwena

Every civilization runs on energy, and forgets it at its peril.
Energy Realism exposes the hidden physics that govern prosperity, power, and sovereignty. Moving beyond ideology and politics, Dr. Obinna Onyekwena shows how the laws of thermodynamics - density, entropy, and energy return - determine why some nations rise while others remain trapped in fragility.

From the steam engine to the data center, from Rome's grain fleets to modern grids, this book reveals that the true measure of progress is not in currency or opinion, but in the continuity of energy flow. It offers a blueprint for countries seeking to industrialize, diversify, and reclaim control over their development through mastery of energy systems.

Blending science, economics, and strategy, Energy Realism challenges conventional thinking and proposes a new framework for sustainable industrial power - rooted not in sentiment, but in physics.

"The measure of civilization is not its opinions, but the continuity of its power."

For policymakers, engineers, strategists, and citizens, this book is a call to rediscover the physical foundations of modern life - and to design a future powered by understanding, not illusion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FVNQSL7K
• ISBN13: 9798269001258
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"