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Old 06-January-2004, 08:19 PM
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nope



hint 2: last quarter of the book.
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Old 07-January-2004, 12:16 AM
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going slow.....another hint:

there is a rebellion against the local leaders.
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The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress, by Robert Heinlein?
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Old 07-January-2004, 12:47 AM
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close, but alas, no.
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Old 07-January-2004, 04:11 AM
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nope. Hmm...This has gone on for a while, lets have some faster turnover.

-the name for the book was mantioned on this page (added: previous page) somewhere. '
-you are on the right tract with the author
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Old 07-January-2004, 02:14 PM
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Old 07-January-2004, 05:59 PM
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:-D yup.

My favorite heinlen book.
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I'm embarrassed to say that I'm not sure I've ever read it. (If I have, it's been a very long time.)

Anyhow, I'll get home to my library and post something this evening.
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Okay, here goes:

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Not that it must be for a moment supposed that our Women are destitute of affection. But unfortunately the passion of the moment predominates, in the Frail Sex, over every other consideration. This is, of course, a necessity arising from their unfortunate conformation. [Giveaway phrase deleted] ... they are consequently wholly devoid of brain-power, and have neither reflection, judgment, nor forethought, and hardly any memory.
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Not that it must be for a moment supposed that our Women are destitute of affection. But unfortunately the passion of the moment predominates, in the Frail Sex, over every other consideration. This is, of course, a necessity arising from their unfortunate conformation. [Giveaway phrase deleted] ... they are consequently wholly devoid of brain-power, and have neither reflection, judgment, nor forethought, and hardly any memory.
Day of the Triffids?

(Either that or something by John Norman!)
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Not that it must be for a moment supposed that our Women are destitute of affection. But unfortunately the passion of the moment predominates, in the Frail Sex, over every other consideration. This is, of course, a necessity arising from their unfortunate conformation. [Giveaway phrase deleted] ... they are consequently wholly devoid of brain-power, and have neither reflection, judgment, nor forethought, and hardly any memory.
FLATLAND: A Romance of Many Dimensions, by Edwin A. Abbott.

Alright, I admit, I Googled it ...
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You're right, though I wish you'd waited a little longer before Googling it. (Since it's out of copyright, the entire text is available online.)
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(Either that or something by John Norman!)
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You're right, though I wish you'd waited a little longer before Googling it. (Since it's out of copyright, the entire text is available online.)
Mine, I suppose.

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A European Power---to help you against England and France?
It should be quite Google-Proof, I've checked ops:
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Nope, sorry.
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As it's been a day without a Guess.

I suppose I'll have to Provide a Little Hint.

It's a Recently published book.

And, it would be Classified, as Alternate History.
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Is it one of the Harry Turtledove Worldwar books?
In the Balance, Tilting the Balance, Upsetting the Balance or Striking the balance
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Is it one of the Harry Turtledove Worldwar books?
In the Balance, Tilting the Balance, Upsetting the Balance or Striking the balance
See i was ythinking the Great War series./ They occur during WW1 and have England, Confederates, and France Vs the U.S. and germany.