Triplanetary

"Triplanetary" by E. E. Smith is a science fiction novel that explores humanity’s long history and its connections to a cosmic struggle between powerful alien races. Spanning from ancient times through major historical events like the fall of Atlantis and the World Wars, the story culminates in the discovery of a groundbreaking faster-than-light travel drive. The narrative introduces space battles, alien civilizations, and the early stages of interstellar conflict, all set within a vast and intricate universe.