1636: The China Venture (Ring of Fire)

1636: The China Venture (Ring of Fire)

The Ring of Fire Series Continues!Â The United States of Europe finds itselfÂ embroiled in international intrigue, as the uptimers attempt to establish an embassy in Ming Dynasty era China.Â

The newly formed United States of Europe, created by an alliance between the time-displaced Americans from the town of Grantville and the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus, decides to send an embassy to the Chinese empire. One of the main purposes of the embassy is to establish trade in order to gain access to critical resources. The mission is a gambleâ€”some might say, a long shot. The Ming dynasty is on the verge of collapse and Chinaâ€™s rulers are suspicious of foreigners.

The mission experiences one setback after another, but presses on. And they gain an important ally along the way: Zheng Zhilong, a former pirate now an admiral for the Ming navy and the head of an extremely wealthy Fujian province trading family. He knows through his Jesuit missionary connections that according to Grantville's history books, the Ming dynasty is in danger, from famines, bandit armies and barbarian invaders. And he is determined that, one way or another, he and his family will survive and even prosper.

The embassy is joined as well by a young scholar, who helps them make inroads into Chinaâ€™s complex and often dangerous society. Can the up-timers and their friends persuade the imperial dynasty and its mandarins to establish trade and diplomatic relations with the USE? They have one great asset: their knowledge may be the key to saving China from decades of mass suffering and civil war.
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AboutÂ 1636: Seas of FortuneÂ by Iver Cooper:
". . .Â expand[s] the Ring of Fire universe into new or previously limited geography and culture. 'Stretching Out'Â includes seven excellent entries mostly in South America and the Caribbean built on real events but with a nice Grantville twist. 'Rising Sun'Â contains five terrific tales ... also built on real events enhanced by historical speculation but with a nice Grantville twist."â€”Alternate Worlds

AboutÂ 1635: A Parcel of Rogues:
"The 20th volume in this popular, fast-paced alternative history series follows close on the heels of the events inÂ The Baltic War, picking up with the protagonists in London, including sharpshooter Julie Sims. This time the 20th-century transplants are determined to prevent the rise of Oliver Cromwell and even have the support of King Charles."â€”Library Journal

AboutÂ 1634: The Galileo Affair:
"A rich, complex alternate history with great characters and vivid action. A great read and an excellent book."â€”David Drake

"Gripping . . . depicted with power!"â€”Publishers Weekly

About Eric Flint's Ring of Fire series:

â€œThis alternate history series is . . .Â a landmarkâ€¦â€â€”Booklist

â€œ[Eric] Flint's 1632 universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians.â€â€”Booklist

â€œ . . .Â reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis . . .Â â€â€”Publishers Weekly
Country USA
Brand Baen
Manufacturer Baen
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2019-09-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781481484237

Country	USA
Brand	Baen
Manufacturer	Baen
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2019-09-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781481484237

1636: The China Venture (Ring of Fire)

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