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If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. He is well known for writing many successful novels based on the historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and alternate history genres. And in the hands of the incomparable harry turtledove, readers are treated to a masterful vision of what might have been. Harry turtledove handles his huge cast with admirable skill. This series actually began in 1997 with the release of how few remain, turtledoves branch point occurred when the confederacy won their freedom from the united states. Having explored the alternate history of world war ii in the worldwar series, harry turtledove now turns his attention to an alternate world war i in the great war series, beginning with american front. Written by harry turtledove, audiobook narrated by patrick lawlor. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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