1634, Eric Flint
1634, Eric Flint
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1634
The Baltic War

Author: Eric Flint, David Weber

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 26 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/11/2013

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction

Synopsis

The Baltic War which began in the novel 1633 is still raging, and the time-lost Americans of Grantville-the West Virginia town hurled back into the seventeenth century by a mysterious cosmic accident-are caught in the middle of it. Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden and Emperor of the United States of Europe, prepares a counter-attack on the combined forces of France, Spain, England, and Denmark-former enemies which have allied in the League of Ostend to destroy the threat to their power that the Americans represent-which are besieging the German city of Luebeck. Elsewhere in war-torn Europe, several American plans are approaching fruition. Admiral Simpson of Grantville frantically races against time to finish the USE Navy's ironclad ships-desperately needed to break the Ostender blockade of the Baltic ports. A commando unit sent by Mike Stearns to England prepares the rescue the Americans being held in the Tower of London. In Amsterdam, Rebecca Stearns continues three-way negotiations with the Prince of Orange and the Spanish Cardinal-Infante who has conquered most of the Netherlands. And, in Copenhagen, the captured young USE naval officer Eddie Cantrell tries to persuade the King of Denmark to break with the Ostender alliance, all while pursuing a dangerous romantic involvement with one of the Danish princesses.

About Eric Flint

Eric Flint was a bestselling American author and editor celebrated for his influential contributions to science fiction and alternate history. He is best known as the creator of the Ring of Fire series, which begins with 1632, a landmark novel that reimagines a modern American town transported to seventeenth-century Europe. The series became a cornerstone of the genre, praised for its blend of rigorous historical detail, political realism, and expansive world-building.

Flint's writing frequently explored themes of social change, technology, and collective action, often emphasizing how ordinary people shape history under extraordinary circumstances. In addition to his novels, he was a longtime editor at Baen Books, where he championed innovative storytelling and supported emerging voices in speculative fiction. His collaborative projects and open-universe approach helped redefine how shared-world series could evolve.

Known for his clear, energetic prose and idea-driven narratives, Eric Flint's work translates especially well to audiobook format, where the scope and momentum of his stories shine. His legacy endures through a vast body of work that continues to engage listeners who enjoy intellectually stimulating, history-rich speculative fiction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dan on November 29, 2020

Yet another great read from a great series. 2018 re-read: In this novel, we get to meet, and absorb new characters, and bit players to date become far more developed. Quite worthwhile.......more

Goodreads review by Charlene on July 09, 2019

This series continues to be great fun -- it's combination of science fiction and historical novel. The intrepid West Virginians from the year 2000 are continuing to be mighty change agents in 1630s Europe. This time their Swedish/German confederation, "United States of Europe", is reaching out to Ve......more

Goodreads review by Ramsey on March 02, 2023

I am giving this 5 stars because of enjoyment alone. Was it the best book ever written? No, but I did have a blast readinging it. Great moments of young love and interesting theology. Good characters that don't get a lot of page time in the main part of the series. Also cool looks at medical tech an......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on October 28, 2019

I'm going to give very high praise to this particular entry. After reading so many novels in the series, it's nice to take the story out of the usual environs and away, mostly, from the usual suspects. Having this fun little adventure with the Stone boys on one side, and Father Mazzare on the other,......more

Goodreads review by Dale on April 19, 2008

This was not a commute book - this was a "hanging around the house" book. Because I have to save the commute books for the actual commute, of course, but sometimes I feel like reading when I'm home. 1634:The Galileo Affair lasted me a looooong time. It's been on my currently-reading list for as long......more

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