Conqueror

The General #3-5

by David Drake, S.M. Stirling

Raj Whitehall has led his men across the face of the planet Bellevue to one victory over the barbarian nations after another, until he is close to achieving his secret mission: resurrecting interstellar civilization with the help of the ancient battle computer Center, which whispers at the back of Raj's mind, giving him superhuman counsel and advice. There's only one problem -- Raj's overlord, whose paranoid suspicion of Raj has grown with every famous victory, until now he has room for only one thought: Raj Whitehall must die. . . .

Genres: Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Fiction, Ebooks, Fantasy, War, Military Fiction

640 pages, Hardcover

First published February 25, 2003

About the author

David Drake is an American author of science fiction and fantasy literature. A Vietnam War veteran who has worked as a lawyer, he is now one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre.

Reviews

[Charles van Buren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review to follow

[Robert Zielazinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another triumph from Drake & Stirling

Especially appreciated the civilization building.
If you like alternative timelines, hard core SF, and military fiction, this book is for you.

It kept me away from doom scrolling for days.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting characters, well written & interesting.

[James Baldini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

Always loved this series. What masterful story tellers they are. Highly recommend this series to all. Didn't want to put it down!

[Barksdale Hales · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great end

A great end to a great series. This series has been one of my favorites for many years and it still is.

[Doug Fulgham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

The end of the Raj Whitehall series, well put together and the perfect ending. Great finish and the best of works

[Roy Boehm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read worthy

Great read for anyone liking science-fiction based black powder stories. Worthy of rereading every year. After these five books, suggest "The Chosen".

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Product Description

Raj Whitehall has led his men across the fact of the planet Belivue to one victory over the barbarian nations after another, until he is close to achieving his secret mission: resurrecting interstellar civilisation with the help of the ancient battle computer Center, which whispers at the back of Raj's mind, giving him superhuman counsel and advice. There's only one problem - Raj's overlord, whose paranoid suspicion of Raj has grown with every famous victory, until now he has room for only one thought: Raj White-hall must die...

--- My notes below

Omnibus edition of the General series, volumes 3,4, & 5.

[Barbara Ghylin · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I finished this I wasn't sure if I was ready for the story to be over. I am still not sure. I very much enjoyed the story line, but not the battle scenes so much. The devil is in the details and there were just too many details. At times I was lost and had to go back and reread a couple of pages to understand the story line. I still find the idea of riding dogs to war AMAZING. What a concept.
It was still a good read.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good military science fiction, a mix of future and old tech military action. The characters continue to grow and expand, though Raj is still the primary.

As good as I remember it when I read them originally...

This omnibus is the end for this part of the series. The next books take place on different worlds (But Raj and Center are still involved, in a way at least)

[Nathan Balyeat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This omnibus is the last three books of the Raj Whitehall series. Part science fiction, part almost like an historical fiction novel, its jam packed full of action and is paced to keep the pages turning.

if you like Drake or SM Stirling, or just enjoy well written military fiction of any kind, you will like these books. read them in order for best results.

[Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Anvil (1993), The Steel (1993), and The Sword (1995) are the next three books of the series in this omnibus edition (ebook).
Raj Whitehall, with an ancient AI, is trying to put man back in the stars. First Bellevue, with 19th century technology and 5th century politics, must be united.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Warlord and Conqueror are an interesting pair of books. They're interesting to read, and the strategy and tactics of General Raj Whitehall seem very well thought out to my untrained eye. I enjoyed these books, and would recommend them to anyone who wanted an alternate war history.

[Aaron Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not up to Stirling's other works.

[Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

An omnibus containing books 3-5 of The General series. Excellent military writing.

[Damon Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raj Whitehall is one of the series that still holds me today.

[Barry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read I couldn't put it down till the end.

[Andy Tillman]

Books 3-5

well written by two very good authors keeps you wanting more. very interesting who these two worked together. I am ready for more.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good story with a good ending.