Ward Moore
Ward Moore was an American science fiction writer best known for his alternate history novel 'Bring the Jubilee.' This novel, published in 1953, explores a world in which the Confederate States of America won the American Civil War, leading to a vastly different history. Moore's work is noted for its attention to detail and exploration of social and political themes.
Books
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1. Bring The Jubilee
This novel presents an alternate history where the Confederate States of America won the Civil War, leading to a vastly different 20th century. The protagonist, hailing from a diminished and impoverished United States, becomes involved with a community of scholars and eventually gains access to a time machine. Driven by curiosity and a desire to understand how history could have been different, he inadvertently causes the very outcome he sought to prevent, ensuring the Confederacy's victory at the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg. The book explores themes of destiny, the impact of individual actions on history, and the nature of progress in a society shaped by a different set of historical winners and losers.
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