Wrath of CODECO
 First-edition cover | |
| Author | Leópold Wernersson |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Sölmundur Guðbrandsson |
| Country |  Reykanes |
| Subject | CODECO Geopolitics Political philosophy History |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | 7 August 1981 |
| Publisher | Hjörtur's Books |
| Media type | Print (hardback and paperback) |
| Pages | 388 |
| ISBN | 978-0-063-23047-7 |
Wrath of CODECO: A Political Analysis (Reykani: Reiði CODECO: Pólitísk greining) is a 1981 non-fiction book by Reykani writer Leópold Wernersson, a former diplomat for Reykanes, who was active in promoting anti-CODECO sentiment during the neutrality period in Reykanes. The book was originally published in Reykani and Salisfordian, with the Quebeschirite language translation in 1982. The book is about the study of CODECO as an alliance and its respective member nations.
The book is believed to be criticism of CODECO and about that more nations should be worried about the emerging alliance. He even mentions that Reykanes, the home of the writer, should take a stand in world politics and not remain neutral.
Contents
Background
The book was written by Reykani poet-diplomat Leópold Wernerson, who was a diplomat to Montcrabe for four years prior to the release of the book in 1981. It was his 4th non-fiction political book. As he was a diplomat to a Surian country, he was quite experienced with the topic, he carefully followed the news around the creation of the alliance. He visited most Surian countries multiple times.
Summary
The book explores the politics and economics and seeks to provide a practical and theoretical framework for the study of CODECO, to conclude that it would be a major alliance on the world stage in economic, military and ideological terms, however he also predicts that a opposing alliance will stop the spread of CODECO but no large-scale fighting directly between the two alliances, but they each would support opposing sides in major regional conflicts as in proxy wars. The conflict would be based on the ideological and geopolitical struggle for global influence, as both alliances will seek more members for their cause outside their regional area. The book also delves into the histories and complex dynamics of the member nations and about the interactions with nearby countries, some of which, the author thinks will express their interest in joining. The book also has contents about criticism.
The book consists of 8 chapters. Due to its content, it can be divided into four parts:
- The historical framework of Surian countries and CODECO
- The structure and evolution of CODEO
- The proxy conflict
- The Homefront
Publication
The book was first published on 7 August 1981 about 3 months, 17 days after the creation of CODECO, as a hardback in Reykanes by Hjörtur's Books, a book publishing company. A paperback was released in 1983. The author mostly promoted his book by speaking engagements. It was mostly popular for scholars and history enthusiasts. It was released in 8 languages, Reykani, Salisfordian, Quebecshirite, Ladin, Jackian, Kivuian, Pavulturilori and in Spanish but it was banned in Creeperopolis.
The cover was designed by Sölmundur Guðbrandsson. It is a recognisable cover with a map showing Sur and Southern Ecros, with a giant octopus above Sur, with it's tentacles, crawling over southern Ecros. It has become a famous symbol for CODECO.
Reception
Búi Ragnarsson wrote in the Hafnir Monthly "A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of international politics. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the intricate dynamics within CODECO, shedding light on their impact and potential pitfalls."
Steinrós Sverrisdóttir wrote on The Morning Paper that "With meticulous research and eloquent prose, this book unveils the hidden threads about CODECO and what bind nations together in the intricate dance of geopolitics. An eye-opening journey through the labyrinth of regions that shape our world."
Janus Sólbjartsson wrote a very critical review of the book in The Daily Standard that "Wrath of CODECO is silly, mean-spirited, and anti-Surian bile, bigoted to a degree that borders on racist condescension. It is poorly written and foolishly argued. When he has data supporting an argument, he uses them; when he wants to extend the argument to an area where there are inadequate data, he offers sweeping intuitions and predictions"
