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The Southern Victory series by Harry Turtledove is an alternate history saga that explores a world in which the Confederate States of America won the American Civil War. Set across multiple timelines, the series examines the political, military, and social consequences of a divided North and South, with the United States and the Confederacy often opposing each other in global conflicts. The narratives focus on the evolving tensions between the two nations, their alliances, and the internal struggles within each society as they navigate war, politics, and ideological shifts.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Harry Turtledove
In 1883, the United States and the Confederate States of America went to war again, twenty years after the South had won the first Civil War. The…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Harry Turtledove
When the Great War began in 1914, the United States and the Confederate States of America, long-standing enemies, fought on opposite sides. The…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Harry Turtledove
The year is 1915, and the world is convulsing. Though the Confederacy has defeated its northern enemy twice, this time the United States has allied…
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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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Buy on Amazon2004 · Harry Turtledove
As World War II intensifies, North America experiences widespread violence, including Confederate attacks on northern cities, Canadian insurgents,…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Southern Victory books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “How few remain”.
How many books are in the Southern Victory series?
We list 7 books by Harry Turtledove , published between 1997–2004.
Where can I buy the Southern Victory books?
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Sub-series within Southern Victory
Distinct reading paths inside the wider series — each has its own page and order.
- American Empire · 3 books
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.