Historical Characters In The Southern Victory Series
The Southern Victory Series is a series of alternate history novels written by Harry Turtledove. The point of divergence involves Confederate States of America winning the American Civil War and becoming an independent nation. The series covers events from 1862 to 1944 and features dozens of characters, some of whom were historical figures.
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