We could
really get there,
if you care enough for the
living
Five stories to make this a better place
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5 How life could be... if only we wanted to: The Thule Trilogy, by Thea Beckman
Ever wondered what the world would be like
if all power was in female hands? Perfect? No. Definitely not. Human beings are
likely to quarrel no matter who rules them. But when all forms of violence are forbidden
by law; when the government is interested in the people and takes care of them;
when everything belongs to everyone; when the economy is driven by making sure
everyone is comfortable; and when concepts like money, profit, status and
politics are non-existent... Weīve never tried it, but Thea Beckman might just
be right: it might mean a whole different world than the horrible one we are
living in.
Thule is an island: the former
Greenland after world war III, where the climate has improved significantly due
to the effects of the heavy bombing during that war. People have lived there in
peace for centuries, ruled by their dynasty of Konegaīs and their all-female
parliament. However, on the other side of the Atlantic, another country has
arisen: the Baden State. Based on the same principles as their predecessors in
European history, its society resembles our present day in many, many ways. And
their president: the dictatorial Egon, is determined to stretch his influence
further and further. So he sends expeditions to explore and conquer possible
colonies across the Atlantic. But how do you fight a country that has sworn off
war, that doesnīt even have an army nor any weapons, but all of its citizens
are willing to defend their country in ways a male military mind would never
have thought of?
When - in the end - the Badens
have developed weapons for mass-destruction, Thule is forced to give up several
of its seaports. The Badens nestle themselves in the Thulian towns and start
rebuilding them - the Baden way. But the Thulians are not willing to let the
invaders destroy their beautiful country: they start their own non-killing
guerilla-war in stealing necessary parts and tools during nightly raids, and in
destroying anything the Badens manage to build up. Their goal is to discourage
the Badens, and make them leave the country out of their own free will. Still,
not all the Badens are bad guys. A headstrong teenager, none too happy with
womenīs position in her country, is interested in the Thulian society. After
learning some Thulian from old schoolbooks, she decides to go and talk to the
Thulian people. For Thule is such a huge country - why canīt they all live here
in peace together? Her discoveries lead her to see her own country for what it
is. But her mission as an intermediate is soon endangered as her own people
accuse her of treason...
The story of Thule is told from
three different points of view. In the first book, Mother Earthīs Children, we see the events unfold from a Thulian
point of view; mostly through prince Christianīs eyes. According to the Thulian
law, the young prince is not allowed to marry the girl he loves: he is to
choose a wife among the young ladies from the Thulian aristocracy, for he is to
produce the next konega. We see him wondering if perhaps the world would be
better if ruled by men? And then a 100% male Baden expedition-team shows up in
port...
In the second book, Infernal Paradise, the focus is turned
to the Badens, and we follow their adventures in exploring the new country with
Kilian Werfel, an open-minded, intelligent young scientist. Kilian knows very
well that the glorious Baden State isnīt all that glorious for everyone, and
when getting acquainted with the Thulian way of life, he is forced to
re-examine his instilled pride over his fatherland. His decision becomes
preciously important when his countrymen declare he is the guilty scapegoat for
the many disasters the Baden Marine Corps is facing during its march through
the untamed Thulian countryside...
Finally, in the third book Thuleīs Golden Fleece, small parts of
Thule have been conquered by the Badens. Young Elvira moves to the New Country
with her parents. But are the Thulians really as stupid as they are described
in the Baden newspapers? Is it stupid to retreat to the woods when your towns
are being bombed, thus saving as many lives as you can? Is it stupid to act
dumb if you donīt want to work for the enemy? Elvira gets curious and wants to
go out into the country to meet the Thulians. But that is not so easy to accomplish
in a society where women are supposed to be beautiful, fragile and brainless...
The main question remains: will
history continue to repeat itself? Or is it possible to learn from our
mistakes?
Best quote: "We have come here to bring to this country the blessings of
modern civilization. Itīs not our fault that the Thulians fail to see
that."
The story of Thule covers three
volumes. And even though they make for one story, they can be read separately.
Unfortunately, as far as I know the Thule trilogy is only available in Dutch
and in German. But itīs about time it got translated and become available to
larger parts of mankind!
It is plain to see this world is
heavenly!
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on the Thulian way of living
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The
other four stories the whole world should read:
Love is strong; it only cares of joyful giving
Then why do we
keep strangling life?
In my heart, I feel you are all my brothers
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Make
a better place for you and for me!