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Confederation Handbook, The Paperback – March 1, 2002

by Peter Hamilton (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 94 ratings
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The Night's Dawn Trilogy is one of the most triumphant works of science fiction to appear in decades. Swiftly gathering a worldwide readership, this masterwork of cosmic imagination and storytelling brought to life an entire galaxy of diverse planets and astonishing civilizations.

At the core is the Confederation, an assembly of human and alien colony worlds whose cultures, conflicts, and turmoil are described over a Timeline of nearly 600 years. The Confederation Handbook is Peter F. Hamilton's companion guide to the diverse elements in the massive universe he created. Including a full list of characters and their roles and, of course, details of the Timeline itself, this is a must-read for Hamilton's fans.
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Peter F. Hamilton was born in Rutland, England in 1960. He began writing in 1987, and sold his first short story to Fear magazine in 1988. He has also been published in Interzone and the In Dreams and New Worlds anthologies, and several small press publications. His first novel was Mindstar Rising, published in 1993, and he has been steadily productive since then. Peter lives near Rutland Water with his wife and two children.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aspect (March 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446610275
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446610278
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.77 x 8 inches
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Peter F. Hamilton is the author of numerous novels, including The Abyss Beyond Dreams, Great North Road, The Evolutionary Void, The Temporal Void, The Dreaming Void, Judas Unchained, Pandora’s Star, Misspent Youth, Fallen Dragon, and the acclaimed epic Night’s Dawn trilogy (The Reality Dysfunction, The Neutronium Alchemist, and The Naked God). He lives with his family in England.

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Customers find the book provides a good summary of the Confederation universe. It offers a catch-up and overview for those who have had a break between books. The book provides cool information about races and technology, and is a handy guide if one puts it down and only picks it up. Readers describe it as an enjoyable read and an excellent sourcebook on a universe that several of Hamilton's books utilize.

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Customers find the book provides a good summary of the Confederation universe. It fills in gaps between books and provides interesting information about races and technology. Readers also mention it's a handy guide if you need to pick up the book quickly.

"...Plus, it is a handy guide if one puts the book down and only pick it up two weeks later. Not inspiring, but it is not meant to be inspiring...." Read more

"Lots of really cool information about races and technology. Also lots of boring information about stuff with no impact on the universe whatsoever...." Read more

"A good summary of the confederation universe. Provides a catch up and overview for those that have had a break between books." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and entertaining. It provides useful information about the characters and world used in several of Hamilton's books.

"...Still leaves some questions unanswered, but an excellent sourcebook nonetheless." Read more

"a good read, if just to understand some of the people and drama that brought us there...." Read more

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  • D. Glenn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining 'dictionary' on a 'universe' that several of Hamilton's books utilize.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025
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    Can be read at any time during the series to unwind the 'TLA' (Three Letter acronym. For example 'FBI' for the Federal Bureau of Investigation) scattered across the books that compromise the same working universe.
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  • Louis Walters
    4.0 out of 5 stars Practical guide
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014
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    One wonders about all the technical detail while reading the trilogy, which this book fills in nicely. Plus, it is a handy guide if one puts the book down and only pick it up two weeks later. Not inspiring, but it is not meant to be inspiring. It is a practicality, and just that. I recommend it to hardcore Hamilton enthusiasts.
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  • Michael B Esworthy
    5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't know that...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2012
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    Great look inside the more 'mundane' aspects of Peter F. Hamilton's Night's Dawn trilogy. Still leaves some questions unanswered, but an excellent sourcebook nonetheless.
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  • The Fox and the Panther
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017
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    Nice background to the Night's Dawn trilogy.
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  • toby
    3.0 out of 5 stars 50% Meh
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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    Lots of really cool information about races and technology. Also lots of boring information about stuff with no impact on the universe whatsoever. I can summarize 50% of the book:

    Here is planet X, planet X has N natural satelites, planet X has population Y. The mass of planet X is Z.
    Natural Satelite 1 has population Y1, the mass of Natural Satelite 1 is Z1
    Natural Satelite 2 has population Y2, the mass of Natural Satelite 2 is Z2
    Natural Satelite 3 has population Y3, the mass of Natural Satelite 3 is Z3
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  • shopper jo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016
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  • bobdesigns4262
    4.0 out of 5 stars a must read if you want to grasp the storylines
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013
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    a good read, if just to understand some of the people and drama that brought us there. very abrupt in places, still assumes that you already understand most of the matter; unlike his stories, this one leaves you wanting more in the way of covering the cusp of the plot.
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  • GRIZZLY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to "Night's Dawn" Universe!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2004
    For hard core Sci-Fi, the "Night's Dawn" Trilogy has it ALL!!!He-Man heroes, classy heroines, nasty bad guys (not to Even forget THE DEAD RETURNING!!!) New Worlds and Old;Aliens, space battles, suspense, intergalactic conflict and politics; who could ask for MORE? Starships, living space habitats, Biotech, Neurotech, Cyborgs, Genetic Engineering; it's all here; just be prepared to read nothing else for the next couple of MONTHS, 'cause this one is IT!! I originally was hooked into this Epic in the Hardcover Sci-Fi Book Club Edition, buying "The Neutronium Alchemist" first (somehow, I missed "The Reality Disfunction" when first offered; then had to wait another two weeks for that delivery rather than read the story out of sequence. THEN was forced to go through several cowhides, chewing leather and making a complete nuisance of myself until "The Naked God" was finally published and released in Nov. '99. BOTTOM LINE: If you're going to dive into this Epic, Buy the complete Trilogy as a complete set and be prepared to be enthralled by a whole new universe of the caliber of Heinlein, Asimov, or Clarke (and to stay for awhile!!!)
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  • Cyril Godefroy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Un peu de redites, mais sympa à lire
    Reviewed in France on July 8, 2014
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    Si vous avez déjà lu les romans de la confédération, vous ne serez pas perdus, mais vous ne serez pas surpris non plus. Il y a une nouvelle qui m'a semblé être plus d'un auteur (Asimov ? K. Dick ?), mais à part ça c'est juste une cerise sur la série Confédération.
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  • Cheryl-Lee McPhillie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, excellent companion to the Trilogy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2012
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    This little book is very informative, concise and an excellent companion to the Night's Dawn Trilogy. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who owns those books. I found myself referring to it when I was reading the Trilogy also. However, I would emphasise that you don't read it before you read the books as it won't make much sense. The Night's Dawn Trilogy is, without a doubt, one of THE best pieces of science fiction that I've ever read and I read a lot of science fiction!!
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  • B.R.D
    4.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly recommend this Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2024
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    Is book is a great guide that does help keep tracks of the universe of Nights Dawn
    All of Peter F Hamiltons books are great reads/listens and this is a addition that delves deeper into the lore of the world
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bonne encyclopédie
    Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2013
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    Bonne encyclopédie.
    Si vous êtes curieux de ce monde, si vous voulez des réponses à vos questions sur ce monde, ce livre est fait pour vous.
    Simple à comprendre, intéressant.
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  • Julien B.
    2.0 out of 5 stars intérêt assez limité
    Reviewed in France on August 27, 2014
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    Après la lecture passionnante de la,trilogie de l'Aube de la Nuit, je voulais prolonger le plaisir avec cette petite encyclopédie de l'univers associé. Rédigé sous forme descriptive, ce livre est destiné à ceux qui voudrait disposer d'un synthèse de son organisation, de ses races, de ses planètes et de l'histoire de la confédération.

    Mais la quantité limitée d'information nouvelle et intéressante (autre que le diamètre exact des principales planètes par exemple) rend le tout peu attractif.

    A noter que des chapitres critiques Hamilton sépare les informations pré-intrigue et post-intrigue.

    Je pense que je vais plutôt aller jeter un œil à a Second Chance at Eden.
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