Publisher's Synopsis
The CSA Trilogy is composed of 3 books. Together, these 3 books comprise an alternate history/historical novel about our vast and beautiful Confederate States of America. These three books are a happy story of what might have been; a story beginning in 1861 and concluding, 150 years later, in 2011. In all three books you are listening in as a class of twelve bright young men and women, each descended from an important historical leader of various Confederate States, spend three weeks with Professor Davis at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, reviewing our history while each prepares his or her essay to present at the July 4, 2011 worldwide televise sesquicentennial celebration of the founding of our country, recognized worldwide as the "Greatest Country on Earth.".
Book 1 is titled How We Confederates Won Our Independence, 861 and 1862. Book 1 of our alternate history differs remarkably from truthful history. In Book 1 you learn how Confederates won their independence, welcomed the North's Colored people into the CSA, and negotiated a boundary separating the two countries. At this point the CSA contains Indian Territory (Oklahoma) and land west of Texas, out to southern California. The story, situated at Sewanee, Tennessee, CSA, proceeds to Part 2. Book 2 is titled How We Confederates Invited Cuba, Northern Mexico, Russian America and Hawaii to Join Our Federation of States, 1862 to 1877. In Book 2, you learn how new States are added, by invitation, to the CSA: Cuba, six States from northern Mexico, Russian America (you call it Alaska) and the Hawaiian Islands. During this time, remaining slaves are emancipated, embarking on happy, successful lives for them and future generations. These rapid events, remarkably consistent with truthful history of those regions and times, tantalize the reader concerning what might have been. Book 3 is titled How We Confederates Preserved Our Values while Developing the World's Greatest Economy, 1878 to 2011. In Book 3 you learn how Confederates create a vibrant modern economy, accelerated by the immigration of men and families of remarkable inventiveness and talent, thereby facilitating a rapid industrial expansion -- accomplished without losing the cherished principle of State Sovereignty. When Japan attacks the State of Hawaii, Confederates are again drawn into war and succeed in winning that one, too. Asia is far different as a result. The story concludes at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee at a happy celebration of the Confederate Sesquicentennial. Professor, 64, is teaching a 3-week class of 12 exceptional students, young men and women descended from notable historic Confederate heroes from various States. All learn. All have fun together. Book 3 ends after each of the twelve presents his or her essay at the worldwide televised celebration of the 150th anniversary of "The Greatest Country on Earth." After Reviewing this and the other books in The CSA Trilogy, Dr. Clyde N. Wilson of South Carolina wrote "The only word I can find for Howard Ray White's Trilogy is "amazing." There is not and never has been anything like it. White tells the story with vast imaginative power. This is a work for all lovers of the good things intrinsic to the South and, also, for Southerners not happy with the way things have turned out." Likewise, Dr. Fred Moss of Alabama wrote "In this fun and informative read, Howard Ray White turns his considerable writing skill to a unique combination of fiction and historical non-fiction composition. I highly recommend this impressive, enjoyable 3-part series." Bertil Haggman, LMM of Sweden wrote "It is hard to stop reading the fascinating books of The CSA Trilogy, especially what happened internationally after the Confederate States successfully defended secession. Many good footnotes and well research, it will most likely be a bestseller."
