Memoirs Of The Year Two Thousand Five Hundred V1 (1772) - Paperback

by Louis-Sebastien Mercier (Author), W. Hooper (Translator)

Memoirs Of The Year Two Thousand Five Hundred V1 is a science fiction novel written by Louis-Sebastien Mercier in 1772. The book is set in the year 2500 and follows the story of a man named Aristophilus, who travels from the 18th century to the future. The novel explores the advancements made in technology, society, and politics over the centuries, as well as the impact of these changes on humanity. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of life in the future. The novel is considered one of the earliest examples of the science fiction genre and provides an interesting insight into the author's vision of the future. The book is written in French and has been translated into several languages over the years.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.