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The insights into racial politics elevate this novel to a status above mere entertainment, although it provides that aplenty. An analogy of world war ii known as the second great war is being waged on american soil between the united states and the confederate states. Eighth in an alternate history in which the confederacy won independence, then lost wwi to the us. In 1917, the great war ended and an era of simmering hatred began, fueled by the despotism of a few and the sacrifice of many. Booklist it is 1943, the third summer of the new war between the confederate states of america and the united states, a war that will turn on the deeds of ordinary soldiers, extraordinary heroes, and a colorful cast of spies, politicians, rebels, and everyday citizens. Harry turtledove handles his huge cast with admirable skill. In this future, a harsh and violent regime much like nazi germany has come to power in the south. Japan dominates the pacific, the russian tsar rules alaska, and england, under winston churchill, chafes for a return to its former glory. The complete series list for settling accounts harry turtledove.
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