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Despoilers of the Golden Empire

Despoilers of the Golden Empire

Randall Garrett

Despoilers of the Golden Empire, written by Randall Garrett, is a science fiction novella that combines space travel with swashbuckling adventure. The story follows a group of super-men led by a fanatic on an expedition to conquer a technologically backward planet. While it initially appears to be a straightforward conquest narrative, the plot takes an unexpected turn in its conclusion. Published in the mid-20th century, the work reflects the pulp magazine style of its era, reminiscent of the adventures found in Flash Gordon and Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series.

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A handful of men, and an incredible adventure—a few super-men, led by a fanatic, seeking to conquer a new world! The sto...

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1927-1987

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