1812: The Rivers of War (The Trail of Glory)
by Eric Flint
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Author: Eric FlintEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-31
ISBN: 0345465687
Number of pages: 560
Publisher: Del Rey
Book Reviews of 1812: The Rivers of War (The Trail of Glory)
Book Review: Pretty Good Flint, or Just Ok Alt. History
Summary: 3 Stars
I would argue that this is one of Eric Flint's better works. While still very typically Flint, the flow and pacing of this book is far better then some of his other series (the Ring of Fire series comes to mind). There are overall less characters, or at least less characters integral to the overall plot. The plot itself is less convoluted, which is both good and bad. It is easy enough to follow where he is going, but where he tries to be subtle, it comes across as fairly blatant. That being said, I like what he does with the native Americans. Their plot line is fairly interesting and well done. As alternate history this is well thought out, and unlike many of the alt. history on the market, believable.
The weak point of this book is the character. As usual the characters are a more cardboard standouts rather then actual characters. He gives each a trait, and that character sticks to that trait without showing any of the nuance or gray areas of people. The fact that he has heaped these on some historical figures further exasparated the problem, as we know quite a bit about them. As a Texan, I found his depiction of Sam Houston particularly troubling.
His charazation aside, this is a pretty good read as alt. history goes. Not the best book on the market, but for solo Flint, it should be considered fairly good. I would recomend this to fans of either Flint or the genre.
Summary of 1812: The Rivers of War (The Trail of Glory)
Eric Flint's acclaimed 1634: The Galileo Affair was a national bestseller from one of the most talked-about voices in his field. Now, in this extraordinary new alternate history, Flint begins a dramatic saga of the North American continent at a dire turning point, forging its identity and its future in the face of revolt from within, and attack from without.In the War of 1812, U.S. troops are battling the British on the Canadian border, even as a fierce fight is being waged against the Creek followers of the Indian leader Tecumseh and his brother, known as The Prophet. In Europe, Napoleon Bonaparte's war has become a losing proposition, and the British are only months away from unleashing a frightening assault on Washington itself. Fateful choices are being made in the corridors of power and on the American frontier. As Andrew Jackson, backed by Cherokee warriors, leads a fierce attack on the Creek tribes, his young republic will soon need every citizen soldier it can find.
What if-at this critical moment-bonds were forged between men of different races and tribes? What if the Cherokee clans were able to muster an integrated front, and the U.S. government faced a united Indian nation bolstered by escaping slaves, freed men of color, and even influential white allies?
Through the remarkable adventures of men who were really there-men of mixed race, mixed emotions, and a singular purpose-The Rivers of War carries us in this new direction, brilliantly transforming an extraordinary chapter of American history.
With a cast of unforgettable characters-from James Monroe and James Madison to Sam Houston, Francis Scott Key, and Cherokee chiefs John Ross and Major Ridge-The Rivers of War travels from the battle of Horseshoe Bend to the battle of New Orleans, and brings every explosive moment to life. With exquisite attention to detail, an extraordinary grasp of history, and a storyteller's gift for the dramatic, Flint delivers a bold, thought-provoking epic of enemies and allies, traitors and revolutionaries, and illuminates who we are as a nation, how we got here, and how history itself is made-and remade.
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