Tarrano the Conqueror - Ray Cummings

In a future where Earth and its neighboring planets struggle for dominance, a brilliant but ruthless man named Tarrano rises to seize control of humanity. Through cunning and science, he manipulates politics and fear to expand his power across worlds. Opposing him are those who fight not only for freedom but for the survival of compassion and individuality. The story explores ambition, tyranny, and the fragile balance between progress and moral restraint.