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In Harry Turtledove's The Gladiator, the Soviet Union won the Cold War. The Russians were a little smarter than they were in our own world, and the United States was a little dumber and a lot less resolute. Now, more than a century later, the world's gone Communist, and capitalism is a bad word.For Gianfranco and his friend Annarita, a couple of teenagers growing up in Milan, life in a heavily regimented, surveillancerich command economy is just plain dreary. The eventual witheringaway of the state doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon.Annarita's a hardworking student and a member of the Young Socialists' League. Gianfranco is a lot less motivatedbut on the other hand, his father's a Party apparatchik. The biggest excitement in their lives is a wargame shop called The Gladiator, which runs tournaments, and stocks marvelous complex games you can't find anywhere else.Then, abruptly, the shop is shut down. Someone's figured out that The Gladiator's games are teaching counterrevolutionary capitalist principles. The Security Police are searching high and low for the shop's proprietors, who've not only vanished into thin air, but have left behind sets of fingerprints that aren't in the records of any government on earth.Only one staffer is left: Gianfranco and Annarita's friend Eduardo. He's on the run, and he comes to them in secret with an astonishing story: he's a time trader from our own timeline, accidentally left behind when the store was evacuated. The only way Eduardo can get home to his own timeline is if Gianfranco and Annarita can help him reach one of the other time trader sites in this worldand the Security Police will be on their tails all the way there.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Gladiator (Crosstime Traffic)'? A: 'The Gladiator' explores a world where the Soviet Union won the Cold War, leading to a Communist society where capitalism is frowned upon. It follows teenagers Gianfranco and Annarita as they navigate life in a heavily regulated environment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Gladiator'? A: The book is written by Harry Turtledove, a recognized author known for his works in alternate history and speculative fiction.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Gladiator' have? A: 'The Gladiator' has a total of 288 pages, making it a suitable read for those who enjoy a compact yet engaging narrative.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This edition of 'The Gladiator' is a mass market paperback, which is both portable and affordable.
- Q: When was 'The Gladiator' published? A: 'The Gladiator' was published on September 30, 2008.
- Q: What is the setting of 'The Gladiator'? A: The story is set in a dystopian version of our world where the Soviet Union prevailed, focusing on the lives of young people in Milan under a command economy.
- Q: Are there any specific features of the book? A: While 'The Gladiator' does not have listed features, it is known for its engaging narrative and thought-provoking themes surrounding alternate history.
- Q: What genre does 'The Gladiator' belong to? A: 'The Gladiator' is categorized as alternate history and speculative fiction, appealing to readers interested in creative interpretations of historical events.
- Q: Is 'The Gladiator' part of a series? A: 'The Gladiator' is part of the Crosstime Traffic series, which explores different timelines and their implications.
- Q: Who are the main characters in 'The Gladiator'? A: The main characters are Gianfranco, Annarita, and their friend Eduardo, who becomes central to the plot as a time trader needing their help.