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Shadow of the Hegemon

eng. Shadow of the Hegemon · 2000
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Interesting Facts

  • The book is a sequel to Ender's Shadow and the second book in the Shadow Saga series, which focuses on the character named Bean, one of Ender Wiggin's companions.
  • The novel explores themes of politics and power, as the action takes place after the war with the aliens, when Earth is in a state of political instability.
  • One of the key themes of the book is the struggle for power among various world powers and Bean and his friends' attempts to prevent a global conflict.
  • The book shows how children trained in Battle School become significant figures in world politics due to their unique skills and intellect.
  • The novel raises the question of how personal ambitions and the thirst for power can influence global events and the destinies of people.
Shadow of the Hegemon
Date of publication: 30 January 2025
———Original titleeng. Shadow of the Hegemon · 2000