It is 1900. The God Lenin rules 115 Russian cities, while the Sioux, Carthaginians and Babylonians have 23 among them. The pesky Spanish and French are of only archeaological interest. The Automobile will be discovered late this year and will quickly provide the technological innovations necessary to Babbage's dreams true - and miniature. Neither Tactics nor the Corporation inhabit his adversaries' dreams.
But with nearly 350 units to account for each year, will Lenin, who began his quest as a youthful Deity, be consumed with boredom and fail to lead his people to either global mastery or the stars?
But with nearly 350 units to account for each year, will Lenin, who began his quest as a youthful Deity, be consumed with boredom and fail to lead his people to either global mastery or the stars?