899 2d71296e-6f9a-4087-a28e-6c48042943ea Childhood's end Arthur C. Clarke calibre (0.8.17) [http://calibre-ebook.com] 2001-07-03T07:00:00+00:00 SUMMARY: The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city--intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began. But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind . . . or the beginning? Del Rey Impact 9780345444059 eng General Fiction Fiction - Science Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera High Tech Science Fiction - Space Opera Human-Alien Encounters