'Hartmann the Anarchist, or the Doom of a Great City' Summary

Stanley, a wealthy young socialist, is vehemently opposed to revolution. He finds himself thrust into a precarious situation when he boards the Attila, a coal-fired airship invented by the notorious anarchist Rudolph Hartmann. Hartmann, fueled by his radical ideologies, intends to bombard London from the air, plunging the city into chaos. The story unfolds as Stanley, against his initial convictions, becomes entwined in Hartmann's audacious plan. He navigates the complexities of Hartmann's motivations and the potential consequences of his actions. As the plot thickens, the novel explores the nature of revolution, the allure of technological advancement, and the impact of political ideology on personal choices. Fawcett's *Hartmann the Anarchist* offers a gripping narrative of a conflict between social progress and the potential for chaos, ultimately posing questions about the potential for both utopian and dystopian futures.