1634: The Galileo Affair
 The
Epic Struggle of Freedom and Justice
Against the Tyrannies of the 17th Century Continues,
as European Cunning Meets American Courage!
The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new
force is gathering power and influence: the Confederated Principalities of
Europe, an alliance between Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and the
West Virginians from the 20th century led by Mike Stearns who were hurled
centuries into the past by a mysterious cosmic accident. The democratic
ideals of the CPE have aroused the implacable hostility of Cardinal
Richelieu, effective ruler of France, who has moved behind the scenes,
making common cause with old enemies to stop this new threat to the
privileged and powerful. But the CPE is also working in secret. A group of
West Virginians have secretly traveled to Venice where their advanced
medical knowledge may prevent the recurrence of the terrible plague which
recently killed a third of the city-state's population. At the same time,
the group hopes to establish commercial ties with Turkey's Ottoman Empire,
then at the height of its power. And, most important, they hope to
establish private diplomatic ties with the Vatican, exploiting Pope Urban
VIII's misgivings about the actions of Richelieu and the Hapsburgs. But a
Venetian artisan involved with the West Virginians may cause all their
plans to come to naught. Having read 20th century history books of the
period, he has become determined to rescue Galileo from his trial for
heresy. The Americans are divided on whether to help him or stop him—and
whether he succeeds or fails, the results may be catastrophic for the CPE.
Praise for Earlier Novels in the Series:
"A rich complex alternate history with great characters and vivid
action. A great read and an excellent book."
—David Drake
"Gripping . . . depicted with power!"
—Publishers Weekly
". . . formidable historiography, wit, balance (there are few stupid
bad guys—well, England's Charles I), intelligently ferocious women, and
mouth-watering displays of alternate technology . . . [many readers] will
turn every page and cry for more!"
—Booklist
"[Flint takes] historic speculation to a new level in a tale that
combines accurate historical research with bold leaps of the imagination.
Fans of alternate history and military sf should enjoy this rousing tale
of adventure and intrigue."
—Library Journal
Cover art by Tom Kidd
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This is a work of fiction. All the characters and
events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real
people or incidents is purely coincidental.
First printing, April 2004
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ISBN: 0-7434-8815-6
Copyright 2004 by Eric Flint & Andrew Dennis
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Also in this series:
1632 by Eric Flint
1633 by Eric Flint & David Weber
Ring of Fire edited by Eric Flint
1634: The Galileo Affair by Eric Flint & Andrew Dennis
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