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In a gripping alternate history set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War, the United States of Europe emerges as a powerful alliance between 17th-century Sweden's King Gustavus Adolphus and 20th-century West Virginians, led by Mike Stearns. Transported back in time by a cosmic accident known as the Ring of Fire, these Americans bring with them advanced technology and ideals of freedom and justice, challenging the existing power structures in Europe. Eric Flint, acclaimed author of the Ring of Fire series, builds on this rich premise with a narrative that intertwines historical events with innovative twists.