the guns of the south

GREAT READ...!! --. Sci Fi meets alternative history. Decide for yourselves. 1992, Ballantine Books. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Suspenseful and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat...! Indeed, with victory come difficult choices for Robert E. Lee. Some of his most popular titles include The Guns of the South, the novels of the Worldwar series, and the books in the Great War trilogy. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The Army of Northern Virginia is ragged and ill-equpped. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Professor James M. McPherson Pultizer Prize-winning BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM January 1864–General Robert E. Lee faces defeat. Unlike many of his sagas, there's no bloated and exposition heavy storytelling here, just a tightly constructed alternate history with a neat science-fiction twist. His days of service should be drawing to a close. Fascinating concept, mediocre storytelling (the first 200 pages were a total slog). Read this book. Gettysburg has broken the back of the Confederacy and decimated its manpower. Using a time machine, Andrew Rhoodie and his cadre of white supremacists from A.D. 2014 join the rebels and supply them with AK-47 assault rifles. He has written a number of successful series, including the Crosstime Traffic series, the Darkness series, and the Worldwar I Colonization series, among others. Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016, What an intriguing concept! are so distasteful, that the anti-slavery argument is too heavy-handed, though the historical aspects, especially the battles, are handled with aplomb and subtlety. Something went wrong. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? In The Guns of the South, Turtledove takes one of the most dramatic, bloody, and tumultuous episodes in our life as a nation, the Civil War, and vividly imagines what might have been had the rebels prevailed. The good part of the book is in its action and use of viewpoint characters. The Guns of the South is a Science Fiction Alternate History novel by Harry Turtledove, set during the American Civil War.. Winter of 1863. Hello, Sign in. In "The Guns of the South," Harry Turtledove doesn't quite do that; rather, he answers the following question: What would have happened if 21st century white supremacists went back in time and gave a whole bunch of AK-47's to Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army? The difficult thing about alternate history is that one must know the original history to recognize the departures therefrom. An intriguing novel that has time-traveling apartheid terrorists go back in time to supply the Confederate army with AK-47s and keep white supremacy alive into their day so that they're not isolated when their government comes under pressure in the early 21st century. The ultimate alternative history book of all time by the ultimate alternative history author of all time. This was the first Harry Turtledove book I ever picked up. The Guns of the South (1992, ISBN 0-345-37675-7) is an alternate history novel set during the American Civil War by Harry Turtledove. In the normal course, I would likely never give a four-star review to a book that may be among my favorites for the year. The Guns of the South is a Science Fiction Alternate History novel by Harry Turtledove, set during the American Civil War.. Winter of 1863. Came for the AK-47, stayed for the detailed reimagining of the war’s political aftermath. The twist that happens near the end is set up quite well, but most readers will see it coming. I'm very glad I did; it's early in the year, but this might well be my favorite read of 2017. I can barely imagine a one-off hand-crafted AK47 produced with 1860's technology, but massproduced, & with black powder ammunition? I thought the time travel part was poorly done. I first reviewed this some years ago. South African white supremacists with access to a time-travel machine conclude that their own loathsome policies would find sympathy in an independent Dixie and, accordingly, begin historic, large trans-shipments of the sturdy, reliable AK-47 rifle from 21st-century Johannesburg to 19th-century Virginia. The states that voted for Patriot Party nominee Nathan Bedford Forrest and his running mate Louis Wigfall are Alabama (11), Arkansas (6), Louisiana (8), Mississippi (9), South Carolina (8), and Texas (8). Well written book. Just as the Confederate cause seems doomed, deliverance arrives in the form of 20th-century weapons. In January of 1864 the Army of Northern Virginia is in winter quarters at Orange Court House, trying to deal with its massive supply problems and the looming specter of defeat when operations resume come spring. He writes that KY goes with the CSA and MO goes with the USA. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The man was inarguably a horrible, murderous racist and the way Turtledove handled him was so bizarre...it was like the first half of the novel he's predictably an asshole and villain character and then suddenly he's this awesome hero General and leads everyone to victory? Top Contributor: Historical Fiction Books, A Less Than Five-Star Review, But Likely One of My Top 10 for the Year, Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018. --JCC the Alternate Historian 14:30, 18 October 2017 (UTC) His standalone works include Ruled Brittania, Every Inch a King, Conan of Venarium, Household Gods, and Justinian. Turtledove also takes us into conversations between General Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis and fascinating exchanges between Lee and Grant in their roles as keepers of the peace in a land divided. In the 1990s it was common enough at my New Orleans high school to see copies of Harry Turtledove’s The Guns of the South. To be honest, it's not even well-done; he's gripping it all weird and it just kind of looks like shit. Weird to say I would’ve preferred a long-form essay to a novel, but here it’s true. In fact, if he were to publish text books in this manner (without the Sci-Fi obviously), the nation's history I.Q. I avoided reading it, only to decide in 2019 to see how Turtledove approached the subject in 1992. [(1) not quite a paradox, but it's 25 years before Twain publishes. The wonderful thing about alternate history is it challenges you to become more informed about the original history, which I have done as I read this slow-moving but ultimately satisfying Civil War tale of the 19th century Confederacy gaining access to 20th century weapons: AK-47 machine guns. Engaging story. hold a "popular referendum" to see if they'll join the Confederacy or the Union. The Army of Northern Virginia is ragged and ill-equipped. The peacetime Confederacy still confronts divisional strife over slavery, however, and Rhoodie and the group he represents become angry when the Confederate government begins relaxing laws concerning slavery. Harry Turtledove manages what I'd almost giving up on actually finding - namely the juxtaposition of a scrupulously accurate recreation of a period with a page-turning, imaginative and satisfying story. Honestly, I have never really read much into the historical fiction before this book. He also served as the treasurer of the Science Fiction Writers of America. What if the South had been armed with modern repeating rifles? I wasn't able to pick it up for a few years - I had tried once, but couldn't get past the first chapter - but when I did, it blew me away. Unable to add item to List. (I know, that's pretty shocking, since his name is practically synonymous with the sub-genre in U.S. book circles!) Time-traveling future racists give past racists advanced weaponry so that racism may prosper. As an audiobook narrator and director, he records regularly for Brilliance Audio, Tantor Media, and Deyan Audio. I'm very glad I did; it's early in the year, but this might well be my favor. I intend to check out more of Turtledove's alternate history efforts. "It is absolutely unique--without question the most fascinating Civil War novel I have ever read." The guns of the South: a novel of the Civil War. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Frankly, in all modesty, I think that MY alternate reality story of the American Civil War, 'Look Away: an alternate history of the Civil War' is much more accurate and believable. A seminal work in alternative history dealing with that old chestnut: what if the South had won the American Civil War? Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It is a plausible look at what might have happened had the Confederacy somehow managed to get its hands on advanced weaponry and the expertise required to use it. Well, "picked up" is misleading...I actually had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Turtledove for half a minute at a Comic Con in San Diego many moons ago. to read it now rather than later. I also found ludicrous the idea that a victorious Confedercy would have almost immediately chosen a path of gradual emancipation. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Using a time machine, Andrew Rhoodie and his cadre of white supremacists from A.D. 2014 join the rebels and supply them with AK-47 assault rifles. A highly original and extraordinary vision of history as it both was and could have been, The Guns of the South will take its place alongside the most exciting historical fiction ever written about the War Between the States. Well, by the time you have reached my review, you are probably well aware that the book is an alt-history historical fiction spanning the early years of a Confederate States of America that has won the War Between the States with access to future weapons and knowledge. I have even speculated what would happen if a few modern weapons were to appear on a civil war battlefield. Using a time machine, Andrew Rhoodie and his cadre of white supremacists from A.D. 2014 join the rebels and supply them with AK-47 assault rifles. The Confederates win the Civil War with aid from South African time travelers in this unconvincing ``what-if'' tale. The Confederates win the Civil War with aid from South African time travelers in this unconvincing ``what-if'' tale. Have the southern victory series,and the great war series by Harry Turtledove in my kindle library to read. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. With the power and assurance of a master storyteller and the scrupulous accuracy of a trained historian, Harry Turtledove has created an immense, meticulously detailed, and utterly plausible world in which history takes a most unexpected turn. But I've recognized this novel as a must-read for years, and finally decided (long story!) Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Publication date 1993 Topics Science fiction, Science Fiction - Alternative History, Fiction, Fiction - Science Fiction, Fiction / Science Fiction / General, General, Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870, American Civil War (1861-1865), AK-47 rifle Gettysburg has broken the back of the Confederacy and decimated its manpower. The most concerning thing for parents is probably the ext. by Random House Inc. Then, Andries Rhoodie, a strange man with an unplaceable accent, approaches Lee with an extraordinary offer. [One of my big arguments with this book is that after the war the 2 border states KY. and MO. Then Andries Rhoodie appears with a new type of rifle--an AK-47--and offers unlimited arms to the Confederacy. Please try again. He signed a copy to me and my (then) boyfriend, and I happily walked away. GREAT STUFF...!! In order to do this, they provide General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and General Joseph Johnston's Army of Tennessee with a large number of AK-47s. There were at least several hundred time travelers who we found out at the end had access to heavy machine guns. The first look at the upcoming Guns of the South Movie. Then, Andries Rhoodie, a strange man with an unplaceable accent, approaches Lee with an extraordinary offer. About The Guns of the South "It is absolutely unique–without question the most fascinating Civil War novel I have ever read." 0345376757 9780345376756. aaaa. Guns of the South is a frustrating book, because it manages to be good, bad, and unnerving at the same time. The most concerning thing for parents is probably the extremely common usage of the 'n-word'. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Mixing masterfully drawn historical and fictional characters, Turtledove brings to life the turmoil of a people in crisis. But, is this not just another reminder of how absolutely disappointing the future, by which I mean, 2020, has turned out to be? The Guns of the South begins in January 1864. Libraries near … They were already aware that the rest of the world refused them diplomatic recognition over the slavery question so learning that the future viewed them the same wold have had little effect on them. This is the one book to read if to read alternative history. He signed a copy to me and my (then) boyfriend, and I happily walked away. Everyone has probably wondered at some point "What would have happened if the South won the war?" Forrest and Wigfall received 50 electoral votes from these six states. Northern Virginia is ragged and ill-equipped. 7. This category contains articles relating to Harry Turtledove's 1992 novel The Guns of the South. ! However, "The Guns of the South" may be in that limited category. There is some level of profanity and references to sexual content (especially prostitution). The Army of Northern Virginia is in winter quarters at Orange Court House, trying to deal with its massive supply problems, when, one day, General Lee is approached by a strange man with a strange name, Andries Rhoodie. It is a fatal miscalculation. Racism ensues. ", Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2020. I wasn't able to pick it up for a few years - I had tried once, but couldn't get past the first chapter - but when. Please try again. It has much more to do with the Confederate States as a nation and how it comes to terms with it's own internal problems as well as facing a racism borne out of hatred (by the time travelers), as opposed to their racism based out of ignorance. Whilst the amateur historian in me doesn't buy all of Turtledove's conclusions, primarily the notion that the Southern states would have quickly thrown of. The basic plot of The Guns of the South covers the arrival of a mysterious bunch of men from Rivington (a fictional town in Virginia, USA) in General Lee’s camp in early 1864. A seminal work in alternative history dealing with that old chestnut: what if the South had won the American Civil War? He has also been a voice actor for over twenty years and has performed numerous radio commercials, television promos, and narrations for major corporations nationwide. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Dr Harry Norman Turtledove is an American novelist, who has produced a sizeable number of works in several genres including alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction. Using a time machine, Andrew Rhoodie and his cadre of white supremacists from A.D. 2014 join the rebels and supply them with AK-47 assault rifles. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2017. Turtledove makes a convincing case to support the notion the only thing that might have swung the balance in the favour of the Confederacy would have been the introduction of something as radically game-changing as the AK-47. "It is absolutely unique--without question the most fascinating Civil War novel I have ever read. Rhoodie demonstrates an amazing rifle: Its rate of fire is incredible, its lethal efficiency breathtaking--and Rhoodie guarantees unlimited quantitites to the Confederates. In addition to many other honors and nominations, Turtledove has received the Hugo Award, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History, and the Prometheus Award. Dazzled and delighted by the possibilities of the weapon, Robert E. Lee and his troops grab the guns and turn the war and American history around. Just terrible. to read it now rather than later. The Guns of the South is a Science Fiction Alternate History novel by Harry Turtledove, set during The American Civil War. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Or is it? War has worn down his health. Looking forward to getting stuck in to them. Ah, those halcyon days of 2014, when we had invented time travel...to be fair, this book is from 1992, so one should not be too harsh. Does this book contain inappropriate content? To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It has only two, Lee himself and low-ranking soldier Nathan Caudell, and the perspectives they can apply are well taken advantage of. This is a great book. Terrible. SPOILER ALERT I give the author credit for the book being interesting enough for me to finish it and to write a review which I usually only do for extremely good or bad works. "Guns of the South" is a GREAT novel - a "stand-alone" novel dealing with an "alternate history" of the US Civil War with a generous dose of science-fiction thrown in!! Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Well this for Nate, and Derek its bloody good. It would have been more interesting to have the divide between the bigoted Nazis and the honorable R.E. See 2 questions about The Guns of the South…, Best Alternate History Novels and Stories, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Look Away: An Alternate History of the Civil War, Goodreads Members Suggest: 32 ‘Vacation’ Reads. (mild spoilers), Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017, This book impressed me, so many different ways—, Flawed alternate history, terrible time travel story, Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019. Ever wonder that if the Confederacy with superior weaponry, had won the Civil War and Robert E. Lee became President of the United States, what our world might look like? Just the premise was a lot of fun. in English - 1st ed. Half masturbatory Robert E. Lee fanfic, half apologia for the South... Turtledove has a unique way of blending science fiction with history. His invalid wife lives for the day the two of them can finally build a peaceful life together. But if Lincoln surrenders, and the Confederacy can negotiate independence from the Union, there remain many obstacles to peace. The Confederates win the Civil War with aid from South African time travelers in this unconvincing "what-if" tale. The way he conveys accounts identify him as a master of history and research. Probably... A very well researched book about two societies Southern and South African. They probably had a large enough force to fight off an army with muzzle loaders but it was also obvious they would be defeated by a large force with automatic rifles. One the best alt history books out there. Throw in a good review from one of my friends on the site and it was an easy three or four dollars to spend, even though I swear the young lady that rang me up looked at the cover, then back at me with a kind of disdainful amusement...I'm sorry it wasn't fucking. "Guns of the South" is a GREAT novel - a "stand-alone" novel dealing with an "alternate history" of the US Civil War with a generous dose of science-fiction thrown in! Only this time sporting an AK-47 -- and offers unlimited arms to the and... Is not part of the ' n-word ' rifle: its rate of fire is incredible, lethal. As well Confederacy or the Union, there remain many obstacles to peace Fiction Writers of.! 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