Project Gutenberg 2009-09-14 Public domain in the USA. 133 Fyfe, H. B. (Horace Bowne) 1918 1997 Fyfe, Horace Bowne Fyfe, H.B. Van Dongen, H. R. 1920 2010 Van Dongen, Henry Richard Dongen, H. R. Van Dongen, van The Outbreak of Peace Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction February 1961. Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Outbreak of Peace" by H. B. Fyfe is a science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. The narrative explores the intricacies of diplomatic relations amid ongoing military conflict, highlighting the delicate balance between war and peace. The story conveys themes surrounding the nature of alliances, the politics of war, and the complexities inherent in negotiations. Set against a backdrop of interstellar conflict, the plot revolves around Space Marshal Wilbur Hennings, who is preparing for a peace conference on the planet Pollux V. As he navigates the pomp and circumstance of the event, Hennings reflects on the superficiality of the displays around him and the underlying tensions of the political landscape. He learns about troop movements, exchanges of prisoners, and the machinations of both his delegation and the Polluxian hosts. Despite the festive atmosphere and public admiration, Hennings senses the need for careful diplomacy to turn potential victory into lasting peace, while recognizing that true intentions may remain hidden beneath the surface. The contrasting elements of celebration and intrigue culminate in a poignant commentary on the nature of warfare and the pursuit of peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Science fiction Short stories PS Text Science Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 36388 2025-08-12T10:06:34.753574 text/html 32488 2009-09-14T06:50:40 text/html 131825 2025-08-12T10:06:38.291562 application/epub+zip 130602 2025-08-12T10:06:36.290556 application/epub+zip 75567 2025-08-12T10:06:35.276582 application/epub+zip 213419 2025-08-12T10:06:39.774571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206742 2025-08-12T10:06:37.718587 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128735 2022-09-14T03:55:43.176818 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 30390 2025-08-12T10:06:34.509590 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30229 2009-09-14T06:50:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19758 2025-08-12T10:06:39.911554 application/rdf+xml 12315 2025-08-12T10:06:35.782577 image/jpeg 3366 2025-08-12T10:06:35.522576 image/jpeg 60452 2009-09-14T06:50:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 11657 2009-09-14T06:50:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 124252 2025-08-12T10:06:34.762577 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia