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post-national-identity
New ethnic groups and phyles, such as Nell's Mouse Army, emerge as significant political and cultural entities beyond traditional nation-states.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Diamond Age (1996)Neal Stephenson
Chapter 89
The chapter depicts the siege of Pudong Peninsula by the Celestial Kingdom and the desperate attempts of various tribes and refugees, including Princess Nell's Mouse Army, to resist and survive. Carl Hollywood is appointed as a special envoy to Princess Nell, who is revealed to be a young leader with a mystical connection to the sea and her mother Miranda. Amidst the chaos, rumors and mysterious aid, such as organic gill packs, inspire hope and hint at deeper connections beneath the waves.