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historical-revolutionary-figures

Jogajong is compared to Lenin and other revolutionary leaders, emphasizing the significance and burden of leading mass political change.

1 chapter across 1 book

Stand on Zanzibar (1968)John Brunner

Chapter 16

This chapter juxtaposes a philosophical essay on the inevitability and irrationality of war, referencing Lewis F. Richardson's statistical analysis and historical examples, with a tense narrative aboard a submarine transporting Jogajong, a revolutionary figure destined to change history. The essay critiques the human cost and futility of war, while the narrative explores the clandestine operations and psychological tension involved in revolutionary movements and espionage.