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The Pallid Giant

A Tale of Yesterday and Tomorrow
Book • 1927
The Pallid Giant, published in 1927, is a science fiction novel that explores the consequences of war and the potential for humanity's destruction.

It was later re-issued as 'Gentlemen, You are Mad!' after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The book reflects Noyes' concerns about the impact of advanced weaponry on society.

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Brooke Gladstone
as a 1927 novel where Pierpont B. Noyes concludes that a super weapon could end war by finishing off the human race.
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Apocalypse Again
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Brooke Gladstone
in the context of superweapons and their potential to end war.
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Voice of America Goes Quiet. And, Apocalypse Now?

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