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AMERICAN EMPIRE: BOOK TWO
In this spectacular, thought-provoking epic of alternative history, Harry Turtledove has generated an unparalleled perspective of public upheaval, conflict, and cutthroat politics in a global very much like our own—but with dramatic dissimilarities.
It is 1924—a time of rebuilding, from the poor reconstruction of Washington’s most honored monuments to the reclamation of devastated metropolitan areas in Europe and Canada. In america, the Socialist Get together, led by Hosea Blackford, fights Calvin Coolidge to hold on to the Powell House in Philadelphia. And it seems as though the Socialists can do no wrong, for the currency markets soars and America relishes success unknown in a one half century. But as old titles like Custer and Roosevelt fade into history, a new technology faces new uncertainties.
The Confederate Areas, victorious in the Conflict of Secession and in the next Mexican Conflict but at last tasting beat in the Great War, put up with poverty and natural calamity. The Liberty Party guarantees new power and satisfaction. But if its key seizes the reins of ability, he may confirm a dangerous foe for the hated U.S.A. The United States take little note. Showing world domination with Germany, they consider happenings in the Confederacy of little outcome.
As the 1920s end, calamity casts a pall over the continent. With civil conflict raging in Mexico, terrorist uprisings threatening U.S. control in Canada, and an explosion of violence in Utah, america are rocked by doubt.
In a world of occupiers and the occupied, of simmering hatreds, shattered lives, and pent-up violence, the center can't hold. As well as for a powerful nation, the ultimate surprise will come whenever a fleet of international aircraft rain fatality and destruction upon one of the great cities of america. . . .
From the Hardcover edition.
