Beta Colony - Background

Background

According to the author, Beta Colony was one of the first two colonies founded by Earth, both by American efforts; the other, Alpha Colony, vanished in a manner likened to Roanoke. Shortly thereafter, a world war destroyed much of America and effectively ended their space program, among others. As a result, Beta Colony, with its emphasis on personal freedom and tolerance, technological innovation, economic stability and influence, and racial and cultural diversity, came to hold a place in the political landscape reminiscent of an idealized version of America, specifically California (according to Bujold).

Lois McMaster Bujold
Vorkosigan Saga
Works
  • Shards of Honor (1986)
  • The Warrior's Apprentice (1986)
  • Ethan of Athos (1986)
  • "The Borders of Infinity" (1987)
  • Falling Free (1988)
  • "The Mountains of Mourning" (1989)
  • "Labyrinth" (1989)
  • Brothers in Arms (1989)
  • "Weatherman" (1990)
  • The Vor Game (1990)
  • Barrayar (1991)
  • Mirror Dance (1994)
  • "Dreamweaver's Dilemma" (1995)
  • Cetaganda (1995)
  • Memory (1996)
  • Komarr (1998)
  • A Civil Campaign (1999)
  • Diplomatic Immunity (2002)
  • "Winterfair Gifts" (2004)
  • Cryoburn (2010)
  • Captain Vorpatril's Alliance (2012)

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