The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new force is gathering power and influence: the United States of Europe, a new nation led by Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and the West Virginians from the 20th century led by Mike Stearns who were hurled centuries into the past by a mysterious cosmic accident. While the old entrenched rulers and manipulators continue to plot against this new upstart nation, everyday life goes on in Grantville, even under the shadow of war, as this lost outpost of American freedom and justice must play David against a 17th century Goliath of oppressive feudalism.
Praise for the New York Times Best-Selling Series:
". . . gripping and expertly detailed . . . a treat for lovers of action-SF or alternate history . . . battle scenes depicted with power . . . distinguishes Flint as an SF author of particular note, one who can entertain and edify in equal, and major, measure."
—Publishers Weekly (in a starred review)
"[This] alternate-history saga . . . is certainly a landmark in that subgenre. . . . A splendid example of character-centered alternate-history, this is a must read for its series' growing fandom."
—Booklist (Starred Review)
". . . takes historic speculation to a new level in a tale that combines accurate historical research with bold leaps of the imagination. Fans of alternate history and military sf should enjoy this rousing tale of adventure and intrigue."
—Library Journal
"This alternate history series is already one of the best around and each new entry appears better than the previous one, a seemingly impossible feat . . . terrific. . . ."
—The Midwest Book Review
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Product ReviewReading is good (I finished book in 2 days) - that why I gave this book Ok and not "Bad", but book looks "patchy" - skipping from place to place, not much time to explain or develop anything (well, may be Eric red critique on MOH...). Some developments are in ["Bujoldian"?] style "let me do the worst to my heroes", but not so believable... And it's really is half a book... BAEN, WILL YOU STOP THIS IDIOCY??? We are fed up with half books, half plots, half stories!!!
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Product ReviewIt's clearly a prologue for a larger story arc but it feels rushed. Its been only 3 years since the Ring of Fire but the new USE is starting wars of choice. The timeline is getting awfully crowded. Hopefully it will be 1636 or 7 soon ....
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Product ReviewOk, so the battle scenes weren't the greatest in detailed (this is were David Weber really adds a gem to Flint's books) and it does kinda feel like half a book ( I guess i'll be reading
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Product ReviewI've read most of the books this autumn, which makes the importance of character developments from the earlier fresh in my memory. The characters really blossom in this book, so it rest heavily on the shoulders of 1632, 1633, and Baltic wars.
This is the best book of the series.
The books does end at a pivotal time, similar to 1633 and the following Baltic wars. Which is the worst I can say about it.Posted on
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Product ReviewNote on previous comments: This book is half of a duology. The second half is
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Product ReviewBetter than some recent books in the series. However, I agree that the attempt to tell every characters viewpoint is dragging this series down.
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