Here it is, the epilogue of the First Part of the TL. After almost five years, I have finally, finally completed Part 1. It's certainly been a complete journey. I did not expect the level of support this little project of mine would get. It has simply blown me away. When I started it, I thought 30 likes would be a massive success. Now, the usual number is around 160, and some have reached over 190 likes. Plus plages of discussion and many, many comments showing appreciation for the TL. I'm deeply grateful for all this support. Thank you, to everyone who has ever read this or commented, from the bottom of my heart. I never thought I would end up writing one of this site's most popular stories, something I say with no vanity but a humble admittance of how unexpected this success has been.
So, where do we go on from here? On to Reconstruction, of course! I will create a new thread, leaving this one for further discussion and some bonus content. The first update of part 2, Reconstruction: The Second American Revolution, will probably take about as long as a regular update of this TL used to take - that is, some four to six weeks, given the level of research. The second part will focus on the US, especially its social, economic, and political reconstruction, analyzing to the best of my ability this alternate and more successful Reconstruction. Don't worry, we'll also take a closer look at the treason trials and other issues - this was but a teaser, to wet the apetite.
Here, I planned for a few more updates:
- Mini-update looking at the Kirby Smithdom from its establishment to the end.
- Battles and campaigns of the Civil War - a summary of the most important campaigns ITTL.
- Leaders and Generals - brief sketches of the most important characters of the TL.
- Fun-facts and alternate scenarios - just in case anyone is interested in a sort of "making of" of this TL.
This thread is also open to any contribution anyone might want to make, such as stories and further discussion. Over the next few weeks, I shall also post "updated and revised" versions of the chapters in the finished timelines forum. Finally, I will look into publishing this as a book.
Again, thank you for accompanying me in this journey. See you soon!
So, where do we go on from here? On to Reconstruction, of course! I will create a new thread, leaving this one for further discussion and some bonus content. The first update of part 2, Reconstruction: The Second American Revolution, will probably take about as long as a regular update of this TL used to take - that is, some four to six weeks, given the level of research. The second part will focus on the US, especially its social, economic, and political reconstruction, analyzing to the best of my ability this alternate and more successful Reconstruction. Don't worry, we'll also take a closer look at the treason trials and other issues - this was but a teaser, to wet the apetite.
Here, I planned for a few more updates:
- Mini-update looking at the Kirby Smithdom from its establishment to the end.
- Battles and campaigns of the Civil War - a summary of the most important campaigns ITTL.
- Leaders and Generals - brief sketches of the most important characters of the TL.
- Fun-facts and alternate scenarios - just in case anyone is interested in a sort of "making of" of this TL.
This thread is also open to any contribution anyone might want to make, such as stories and further discussion. Over the next few weeks, I shall also post "updated and revised" versions of the chapters in the finished timelines forum. Finally, I will look into publishing this as a book.
Again, thank you for accompanying me in this journey. See you soon!