Empire of the atom

About “Empire of the atom”

The story begins after an atomic war has destroyed the world, wiping out most of humanity and erasing all historical records. Survivors are unable to remember what caused the destruction. Despite the devastation, human nature remains unchanged. A powerful and ruthless individual rises from the ruins, seeking to rule the universe. His ambitions spark the final great war, which will ultimately lead to the extinction of the human race. This 1957 novel by A. E. van Vogt explores the consequences of human ambition and the devastating potential of war.