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The American Empire series by Harry Turtledove is an alternate history saga that explores a world in which the Confederacy won the American Civil War. Set in the early 20th century, the series examines the political and social dynamics between the Confederate States and the United States, focusing on internal struggles, international conflicts, and shifting power structures. Themes of political ambition, racial tension, and global instability recur throughout the narrative.
This is a sub-series of the larger Southern Victory series — see that page for every book in the wider setting.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonAmerican Empire: Blood and Iron
2001 · Harry Turtledove
This 2001 novel is the third book in Harry Turtledove's alternate history American Empire series, premised on the question of what if the South had…
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Buy on AmazonAmerican empire--the center cannot hold
2002 · Harry Turtledove
American Empire: Book Two is an alternate history novel by Harry Turtledove set in 1924. In this world, the Socialist Party in the United States, led…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Harry Turtledove
American Empire: The Victorious Opposition is the third and final book in the American Empire alternate history series by Harry Turtledove, and the…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the American Empire books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “American Empire: Blood and Iron”. Start with “American Empire: Blood and Iron.”
How many books are in the American Empire series?
We list 3 books by Harry Turtledove , published between 2001–2003.
Where can I buy the American Empire books?
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