To my Maya - Correspondence of War

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Pub Date 17 Aug 2023 | Archive Date 18 Sep 2023

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If one were to describe this epistolary misadventure, then one could say that if Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day and Montesquieu’s De l’Esprit des Loix did that famous fusion technique, the result may very well be To my Maya – Correspondence of War.


This tale is de facto a sick hybrid ‘twixt Sci-Fi and a pure philosophical treatise. It recounts the exploits and plunders of Callias, an elite commander within the ranks of a New Empire, one that has risen to consume all the known governments in our contemporary world - and enslave all its peoples.


Under the rule of the Senate, and above these standing the hierarchical and mysterious Philosophers, we get to comprehend the mannerisms and ideology of this New Empire as it slowly, but surely, extends its rule over all nations. Added to the collective and individual quirks of this Empire, which are illustrated through Callias’ own missives to his beloved wife Maya, we also get profound and detailed analyses of each and every nation that Callias and his soldiers topple, which ultimately transform into a global critique of our modern globalist society.


In conclusion, if you, like the wretched soul who wrote this dark epos, are somewhat disenchanted with society as you know it – in particular the occidental socio-political context – and if, per chance, you are not shy in reading how grubby politicians are systematically and ritualistically slaughtered, then this may be the book for you!

If one were to describe this epistolary misadventure, then one could say that if Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day and Montesquieu’s De l’Esprit des Loix did that famous fusion technique, the result...


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This book is like nothing I've ever read before—it's part science fiction, part philosophy, and all gripping storytelling. From the very beginning, you'll be hooked by Callias' letters and his journey through a New Empire that seeks to conquer the world.

What makes this book truly special is how it weaves together a thrilling narrative with profound insights into society and politics. Juan Can's detailed analysis of each nation the empire conquers is both eye-opening and thought-provoking. If you're someone who's looking for a book that challenges the norm and offers a fresh perspective on our world today, this is the one. Plus, if you enjoy a healthy dose of political intrigue and action, you won't be able to put it down. To my Maya - Correspondence of War is a rollercoaster of a read that will leave you pondering its themes long after you've finished.

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A genre-bending masterpiece that defies easy categorization. It's as if the worlds of science fiction and philosophy collided in a spectacular fusion. The book follows the exploits of Callias, a commander in the ranks of a New Empire, as it rises to power and enslaves nations.

Through Callias' letters to his beloved wife Maya, we not only witness the empire's conquests but also delve deep into the ideologies and quirks of this new world order. This is a thought-provoking read that challenges the status quo and offers a thrilling narrative.

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