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Well, folks, I finally got around to finishing Matt White's entire 8 book "Confederacy" series yesterday.

Let me tell you, it was pretty fun to read, especially the fact that he went pretty in depth into how U.S. and C.S. culture developed over the next century or so, which was a real treat. He also introduced a number of amazing twists, such as a successful Boxer Rebellion in China, and the rather interesting, although somewhat brief, existence of a Communist government in Australia after a civil war down there.
I do feel there were a few shortcomings, though; for example, how did Prussia survive as an independent state for so long, having been despised by just about every other country in Europe, including Russia? And how was Lazaro Cardenas allowed to run for office in 1949 when anti-Mexican racism was alive and well, and Mexicans couldn't even vote in most C.S. states?

Matt also could have gone a little deeper into the era between the two Great Wars, and I feel he kinda neglected South America and most of Africa as well, which is kind of a shame.

On the other hand, though, he did a stellar job with the Third War Between the States in the late '50s, early '60s, and the collapse of the C.S.A. shortly afterwards.

All in all, despite a few small flaws, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

What are your opinions on the book, btw?
(For those of you who haven't read, but would really like to know more, I can give away a few spoilers here and there).

OOC:
This story is pretty much intended to have been an homage to TL-191, with some original twists added. Matthew White, btw, was an AH writer who used to be active in the '90s and early 2000s but doesn't seem to be around much anymore. Kind of a pity, because he's one of my favorites. :(
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