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A tense and intelligent science fiction story in which the meaning of "civilization" is tested against fear, power, and survival.

In The Barbarians, Algis Budrys turns a stark speculative premise into a study of perception and moral boundary. When a... Read Full Overview

A tense and intelligent science fiction story in which the meaning of "civilization" is tested against fear, power, and survival.

In The Barbarians, Algis Budrys turns a stark speculative premise into a study of perception and moral boundary. When a... Read Full Overview

History was repeating itself; there were moats and nobles in Pennsylvania and vassals in Manhattan and the barbarian hordes were overrunning the land.Algis Budys was nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula awards. During his lifetime he was one of science fictions most important... Read Full Overview

History was repeating itself; there were moats and nobles in Pennsylvania and vassals in Manhattan and the barbarian hordes were overrunning the land.Algis Budys was nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula awards. During his lifetime he was one of science fictions most important... Read Full Overview