Babylon Electrified: The History of an Expedition Undertaken to Restore Ancient Babylon by the Power of Electricity and How It Resulted;

by Albert Bleunard, Montader (Illustrator)

Vernean science fiction novel that tells of the technological transformation of Mesopotamia, hindered by natives and unsatisfied workers. "An extraordinary fantasy of the attempt to make Mesopotamia a center of civilization."

340 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1888

Reviews

[Kris]

Very much in the style of Jules Verne. Part travelogue, part hard science-fiction it does a great job in terms of prediction but unfortunately retains 19th century prejudices.