Publisher's Synopsis
The shape of things to come: Book the second: The days after tomorrow: The age of frustration chronicles a period of global turbulence following the collapse of old political and economic systems. The London Conference marks the crowning failure of outdated governments, giving rise to the spread of dictatorships and fascism. Traditional education systems begin to erode, signaling a shift in social dynamics as political and militant groups emerge from societal disintegration. The legacy of war influences new military strategies, and the vision of a lasting global peace fades as Japan reverts to its militaristic past. Western control over Asia diminishes, while Germany's modern state comes under scrutiny. The work highlights the pervasiveness of hate and cruelty in this chaotic era. In the 1940s and 1950s, a final catastrophic war, referred to as the Last War Cyclone, devastates the world. The spread of disease and violence, symbolized by the Raid of the Germs, exacerbates the crisis. By 1960, Europe has dramatically changed, and America is on the brink of collapse.
