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  • The Man in the High Castle Books · 1960s

    The Man in the High Castle is an alternate history novel by American writer Philip K. Dick. Published and set in 1962, the novel takes place fifteen years after an alternative ending to World War II, and concerns intrigues between the victorious Axis Powers—primarily, Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany—as they rule ove...

    PowerMemoryMigration
  • The Apothecary Diaries Anime · 2020s

    A pharmacist solves mysteries in the imperial court. Historical detective anime with charm.

    FolkloreIdentitySurveillance
  • Meditations Essays · 180s

    A Roman emperor's private journal. Stoicism as daily practice and imperial burden.

    RitualModernityResistance
  • Imperial Music · 2010s

    Held here because it strengthens the visible field.

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