Language English Pages 373 pages (paperback) Originally published 1 December 1987 Country United States of America ISBN 671653687 | Media type Paperback OCLC ocm17308403 Genre Speculative fiction Publisher Jim Baen | |
Subject science fiction alternative history Publication date December 1, 1987 (paperback) Similar ME: A Novel of Self‑Discovery, Flare, ME - Too: Loose in the Netw, Coming of Age: Volume 2, An Honorable Defense | ||
First Citizen is a science fiction book written by Thomas Thurston Thomas and published on December 1, 1987. The book is loosely based on the life and times of Julius Caesar.
Contents
Plot
First Citizen explores the alternative history story of Granville James Corbin, or “Granny” to his friends and enemies, as he "grows up in the chaos caused by the decision of the American Government to repudiate the National Debt". The country becomes privatized, the military is largely replaced by mercenaries and privately raised armies, and, after Washington, DC, is destroyed with a nuclear weapon, the Speaker of the House becomes dictator of the United States.
During this time, Corbin achieves success in various businesses, a privately raised military force, and, eventually, into the federal government. The author matches Corbin's career to Caesar’s career. Eventually, Corbin and his allies argue and the Second Civil War begins. Corbin's victory is followed by his assassination.
Reviews
One reviewer said, "Overall, First Citizen is a good piece of speculative fiction and well worth a read."