The Moretian Pendulum
An Evaluation of Political History, by Henry Clackton
”...and for when that Great Pendulum swings, it shall gain a greater force, and swing farther and farther each time.”~The Moretian Pendulum, Introduction, pg.08
The Moretian Pendulum is a political novel written by Sir Henry Clackton and published by Dynamo-Halstaz Co. Written in 7m.072, it explores the changing- or, more accurately, unchanging- face of Moretian politics; how for the preceding 500 years, governments have danced between Monarchies and Democracies, each revolution more brutal than the last. Clackton sought to break this cycle, and spawned the moderate philosophy of Clacktonism.
Purpose
The intent of The Moretian Pendulum was to educate the middle class on the political events that seem to repeat every few centuries in Moret nations, primarily that of absolutism and revolution. Throughout the novel, Henry also explains that he believes the key to breaking this cycle permanently is to understand it; he believes that if enough people realize the loop their society is stuck in, they may be able to, ”...muster enough clever minds and passionate hearts to break it.”
Document Structure
Publication Status
The Moretian Pendulum has, as of 7m.073, been available for free, public access at a number of libraries around Eastern Moret, as well as for sale at a wide breadth of bookshops.
Historical Details
Background
Sir Henry Clackton had the idea to write The Moretian Pendulum in response to the increasingly violent regimes and rebellions in Mitzland, seeking to give the people of the nation an outside perspective of their circumstances.
What truly sparked Henry’s interest in writing the work, however, was his enrollment into the Sakiz Gentleman’s Club in the years preceding publication; there he met Lord William Jackson III, who became a close colleague and co-editor of The Moretian Pendulum in the following months.
History
It is impossible to speak of The Moretian Pendulum’s background without mentioning the Third Revolution of Mitzland, an event which heavily influenced the country’s southern neighbors, including Semetris- the country from which Henry Clackton hails.
The Third Revolution was a catalyst for the spread of the ‘Pendulum’ while the idea was still in its infancy; it was the event which spawned a series of ‘politics clubs’ across the continent, as noblemen attempted to understand and discuss the political events of contemporary times.
At the time of publication, Moretian countries had between them; 6 democratic revolutions, 7 absolutist coups, and 4 other miscellaneous governmental transitions.
Public Reaction
During the first several months of publication, Henry’s work was very much an obscure editorial, read and critiqued by politics clubs and politicians- but not anybody else. It was not until an issue of the popular newspaper Luxiland Exchange that The Moretian Pendulum entered the public consciousness. In that particular issue, journalist Winter Xuxiki praised the book highly, claiming it set the standard for Mist Era political discourse. Now within reach of the masses, sales and printings of the work increased significantly, as more newspapers and critic groups released reviews of their own. The Moretian Pendulum has only sold around 100,000 copies so far- making it the third-best selling political novel, behind the 6m.696 work The Democratic Question and the even earlier collection of thoughts, King and Their Men.
The reception of the work, as expected, varied greatly between demographics; the Pendulum resonated deeply with the moderates of northern Moret countries, while it created a major divide among both Democritans and Monarchists, with political leaders refuting that the cycle was natural and to be expected.
Overall, however, both critics and the ordinary masses had a neutral reception of the work; for those not too politically active, or those who were unable to become active, it was merely an interesting thought exploration; however, it meant something much deeper for others.
Legacy
The biggest impact the work has had is undoubtedly political; in writing The Moretian Pendulum, Clackton made Moretian politicians far more aware of their situation and policies, promoting greater caution in the discussion of change. Additionally, the idea of Clacktonian politics- that is, the idea of adjusting the political pendulum and maintaining a balance, has entered the world stage.
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