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The Third Doctor: Earthbound Defender of Time is a powerful, in-depth exploration of Jon Pertwee's groundbreaking era as the Doctor from 1970 to 1974. Exiled to Earth, stripped of his TARDIS freedom, and forced to confront humanity's crises head-on, this Doctor became something entirely new: a scientific warrior, a moral philosopher, and the planet's reluctant yet heroic guardian. Through detailed analysis of iconic stories-including Spearhead from Space, The Claws of Axos, The Daemons, The Green Death, Planet of the Spiders, and Invasion of the Dinosaurs-this book uncovers how Pertwee's…mehr

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The Third Doctor: Earthbound Defender of Time is a powerful, in-depth exploration of Jon Pertwee's groundbreaking era as the Doctor from 1970 to 1974. Exiled to Earth, stripped of his TARDIS freedom, and forced to confront humanity's crises head-on, this Doctor became something entirely new: a scientific warrior, a moral philosopher, and the planet's reluctant yet heroic guardian. Through detailed analysis of iconic stories-including Spearhead from Space, The Claws of Axos, The Daemons, The Green Death, Planet of the Spiders, and Invasion of the Dinosaurs-this book uncovers how Pertwee's tenure reinvented the character. It examines the era's environmental warnings, political tensions, psychological depth, and the emotional weight of exile that shaped the Doctor's identity. From his deep bonds with UNIT and companions like Jo Grant and Sarah Jane Smith, to his confrontation with the Master and his final karmic sacrifice, the Third Doctor's journey is revealed as one of courage, transformation, and enduring influence. Both lifelong fans and newcomers will discover why Jon Pertwee's era stands as one of the most influential in Doctor Who history-and how it forged the blueprint for every modern Doctor who fights for Earth.