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1901 (Mass Market Paperback)

by Robert Conroy (Author)
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This cleverly conceived alternative history proposes that Kaiser Wilhelm II launches an invasion of the U.S in 1901 after President McKinley summarily rejects a demand that he surrender Cuba and the Philippines to the Germans. The long bloody struggle which follows after the enemy establishes a beachhead on Long Island and captures New York City precipitates depths of destruction never visited by a foreign power upon American soil. The German Command believes that the mere fact of the attack will be sufficient to make the Americans sue for peace and turn over the territories. They are dreadfully wrong, of course, and, after a stress-induced heart attack kills McKinley, the new president, Theodore Roosevelt, begins to put together a fighting force to oppose the supposedly unbeatable German war machine. Numerous historical figures are involved in the story, and Conroy, a college teacher and student of military history, depicts them clearly, if a bit broadly. Much of the action is seen through the eyes of a fictional officer, Major Patrick Mahan, who rises through the ranks to become brigadier general, and, in the ultimate confrontation, commands Mahan's Bastard Brigade (so named because of its regiments of German-American and African American troops). With much more emphasis on plot than on character, Conroy tells a solid what-if historical.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Conroy reconstructs history, imagining a German invasion of the U.S. in 1901 to enforce German claims to the colonies the U.S. took over in the Spanish-American War. The novel is clearly a labor of love. Conroy seems to have conceived the story out of a lifetime's dedication to military history, and he puts into it a host of apparently favorite ideas and historic characters. The writing doesn't attain the level of Conroy's aspirations but keeps us turning pages, anyway. Conroy focuses on his central character, Patrick Mahan, as he rises from captain to major general, but fills out the book with many engaging side characters, including African American officers and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as with the pleasant fancy of having erstwhile Confederate General Longstreet appointed commanding general of the U.S. Army (Longstreet actually did return to U.S. service, but as a diplomat, and lived until 1904). The yarn is likely to please both military history and alternative history buffs. Roland Green --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it over and over again!, Jun 15 2004
By James W. White (Rochester, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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I loved this book as soon as I started in on the first chapter. I had to remind myself that this was fiction, but the way Mr. Conroy portrayed the historical figures he a throughout the book it feels all to real.
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4.0 out of 5 stars About As Good As It Gets, May 22 2004
By Joseph J. Kaminski (Hammond, In United States) - See all my reviews
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Robert Conroys story of a German invasion of Long Island in 1901 is a fascinating idea. Kaiser Wilhelm II wants Cuba and the Phillipines, so he invades the USA. Along the way, Mckinley dies of a heart attack and Teddy Rosevelt assembles a stong army to eventually repel the invaders.

The events are seen through the eyes of Patrick Mahan, who with his (...) Brigade, has a leading role in the defeat of the German war machine.

The story is written simply, if a little broadly.But it does have some interesting elements of the changing face of America, at the turn of the century. It's pace keeps one going and you just have to keep on reading.

This book is as good as anything that Turtledove has written and easily can be compared to Turtledove's books on the Great War series. My only wish is that with both of these authors, more political and strategic information would be more given. Lay off the love stories and love scenes. Neither do a good job with them and and only slow down the story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good read the first 3 or 4 times, May 21 2004
By Psin Khan (NE Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
Good read for alternate history, Civil War, and WWI buffs.
Got the book several years ago in hardback and have dusted it off a good number of times since. I plan on rereading it again in a few years, TGLW.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredable alternative World War 1!
Okay, this was an incredible book! The premise is outstanding, the plot is great, and the characters are not only realistic, but one can relate to them. Read more
Published on April 20 2004 by Michael D. Willis

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read of a little known era
As Conroy's first novel, he does a fine job of delving into an era that, to my knowledge, has not been touched by any other alternate history novelists. Read more
Published on April 16 2004 by Harry Truman

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting alternate history novel with a few twists
Newly imperial America is too much of a threat for the Germans, and, having declined a German request to sell its newly acquired, formerly Spanish, possessions, is faced with a... Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by Gary M. Greenbaum

3.0 out of 5 stars The shot falls short
Mr. Conroy's premise is excellent and unique among alternate histories, but falls short in character and plot development. Read more
Published on April 1 2004 by Darrel Pantalone

3.0 out of 5 stars An empire for the Kaiser
I enjoyed the premise of this book quite a bit. Kaiser Wilhelm is a villian of history to begin with, and the early autocratic Germany was portrayed very well. Read more
Published on Feb 26 2004 by C. H. Marzolf Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a MUST read for Alternate History Buffs!!
Conroy's 1901 is a joy of a book and a great read! Alternate history is by nature painted with a broad brush and its stories are more generalized than specific. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2004 by Robert DuMont

1.0 out of 5 stars 1901
Definitively a book to be missed.A great premise full of possibilities ruined by an author who has absolutely NO idea of weapons,warfare and the military. Read more
Published on Jan 27 2004 by E. Parshall

2.0 out of 5 stars High hopes...
...for this book (I thought the premise was fascinating, and involved a time period/scenario that's received too little attention in the alt-history genre) were quickly dashing as... Read more
Published on Jan 26 2004

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