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.

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"... 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

Eric Flint is the author of the New York Times best seller 1634: The Galileo Affair (with Andrew Dennis) -- a novel in his top-selling "Ring of Fire" alternate history series. His first novel for Baen, Mother of Demons, was picked by Science Fiction Chronicle as a best novel of the year. His 1632, which launched the Ring of Fire series, won widespread critical praise, as from Publishers Weekly, which called him "an SF author of particular note, one who can entertain and edify in equal, and major measure." A longtime labor union activist with a master's degree in history, he currently resides in northwest Indiana with his wife Lucille.

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