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The Great Nuclear War of 1975 #3
The New American Order: 1977-1981
In a Different 1977
The Electoral College has selected Nelson Rockefeller to serve a full, second presidential term.
The Rockefeller Administration’s challenges are many.
The president must lay the groundwork for a normal election in 1980 and a peaceful transfer of power.
A rump congress tries to reassert its authority.
Dozens of areas claim sovereignty from the United States.
Tens of millions of refugees remain at large.
Having won the war in Europe and Korea, a triumphant General Alexander Haig plots his future.
Abroad, Great Britain and the Commonwealth try to impose order on a world without the two superpowers.
The New American Order of 1977-1981…
The Electoral College has selected Nelson Rockefeller to serve a full, second presidential term.
The Rockefeller Administration’s challenges are many.
The president must lay the groundwork for a normal election in 1980 and a peaceful transfer of power.
A rump congress tries to reassert its authority.
Dozens of areas claim sovereignty from the United States.
Tens of millions of refugees remain at large.
Having won the war in Europe and Korea, a triumphant General Alexander Haig plots his future.
Abroad, Great Britain and the Commonwealth try to impose order on a world without the two superpowers.
The New American Order of 1977-1981…
297 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2023
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May 7, 2023
Superb Story
William Stroock's third installment in his series exploring the aftermath of a nuclear war in 1975 is an outstanding book. A potential post nuclear war has been addressed by other writers but few come close to the detail and depth Stroock employs in this series of novels. He takes the reader to all parts of the globe as he examines the unthinkable "what if" of a global nuclear war. Stroock developed rich characters who take you through a devastated landscape that was once a thriving country but becomes one that is unrecognizable. The author also crafts actual historical figures into the story and uses their character traits to build the story. The reader will also be drawn to Stroock's incredible attention to detail and his intense research which enriches the book. He covers politics, finance, agriculture, diplomacy, military matters, disaster recovery and many more topics. Stroock also writes with bold creativity as he considers what a post nuclear war world would be like. William Stroock is a master of the alternative history genre. I highly recommend this book and this series.
William Stroock's third installment in his series exploring the aftermath of a nuclear war in 1975 is an outstanding book. A potential post nuclear war has been addressed by other writers but few come close to the detail and depth Stroock employs in this series of novels. He takes the reader to all parts of the globe as he examines the unthinkable "what if" of a global nuclear war. Stroock developed rich characters who take you through a devastated landscape that was once a thriving country but becomes one that is unrecognizable. The author also crafts actual historical figures into the story and uses their character traits to build the story. The reader will also be drawn to Stroock's incredible attention to detail and his intense research which enriches the book. He covers politics, finance, agriculture, diplomacy, military matters, disaster recovery and many more topics. Stroock also writes with bold creativity as he considers what a post nuclear war world would be like. William Stroock is a master of the alternative history genre. I highly recommend this book and this series.
April 21, 2025
I enjoyed the series, but felt the ending of this book wasn't as strong as the first two books. I think the imagination of the story's throughline held together very well. Some odd tagent scenes didn't seem to get followed up on throughout the trilogy, but that didn't impact my view of the books.
I think the ending could have been a bit more robust in terms of what happened, why, and the lens could have extended beyond 2000 to get a real sense of where America was headed.
I think the ending could have been a bit more robust in terms of what happened, why, and the lens could have extended beyond 2000 to get a real sense of where America was headed.
June 19, 2023
How things could have been!
Interesting alternative history. How things could have been and I'm very glad they weren't. A very good trilogy of stories and this entry makes for a grand finale (or is it?)
Interesting alternative history. How things could have been and I'm very glad they weren't. A very good trilogy of stories and this entry makes for a grand finale (or is it?)
May 7, 2023
Hat-Trick for Stroock
He did it again, a great read. Each novel is roads different, which keeps me interested. Nothing is repetitive and I really hope there are more to follow.
He did it again, a great read. Each novel is roads different, which keeps me interested. Nothing is repetitive and I really hope there are more to follow.
May 12, 2023
mostly believable.
A sobering view of what might have happened. A cautionary tale for our times. Would likely be far worse today.
A sobering view of what might have happened. A cautionary tale for our times. Would likely be far worse today.
May 8, 2025
Weak ending to the series. The hook from the first book turned out to be nothing too big as not enough context was given to know whether or not the decision to try a “headshot” was warranted or not. The ending felt rushed and some inconsistencies involving the rank of some of the characters showed that the editing of the book had slipped. Overall an interesting series and if you are interested in “what might have been” then I give this a recommended read.
Okay, I still stand by comments on being disappointed about the “head-shot” resolution but this volume does do a good job of wrapping up the series.
Okay, I still stand by comments on being disappointed about the “head-shot” resolution but this volume does do a good job of wrapping up the series.
September 20, 2023
A great read
I eventually read all 3 books. Then I met the author, who's a great guy.
I started reading his other stuff and I'd read a phone book if he wrote it.
I eventually read all 3 books. Then I met the author, who's a great guy.
I started reading his other stuff and I'd read a phone book if he wrote it.
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