The Fall of Chronopolis
 First edition | |
| Author | Barrington J. Bayley |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Kelly Freas |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | DAW Books |
Publication date | June 1974 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 175 |
| ISBN | Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). |
| OCLC | 670871 |
The Fall of Chronopolis (Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).) is the fifth novel by the science fiction author Barrington J. Bayley. It details the eternal conflict through time between the Chronostatic Empire and its enemy, the Hegemony.
Literary significance and reception
[edit | edit source]Rhys Hughes, in his survey of Bayley's output, described the novel as "possibly the ultimate time-travel story," noting that, unlike Collision Course, Bayley stuck to his main theme throughout.[1]
John Clute, in the SF Encyclopedia, reviewed The Fall of Chronopolis as Bayley's most successful use of the theme of time travel.[2]
David Pringle's review described the book as "enjoyable" and made note of the philosophy behind Bayley's intricate time paradox.[citation needed]