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| Book Title | Against the Tide of Years |
| Series | Island in the Sea of Time |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Author | S. M. Stirling |
| Publisher | ROC |
| Published | 1999 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Moderate edge wear and corner wear. Creasing visible on cover. Reading wear consistent with age and use. Cover art remains bright and attractive. Tight reading copy. |
| Condition | Good |
The island of Nantucket and all its inhabitants have been hurled back to the Bronze Age by a mysterious cosmic event. Having survived the initial shock, the modern Americans now face a new challenge: shaping history itself.
As rival factions seek power across the ancient world, the Nantucketers attempt to build alliances, introduce modern knowledge, and prevent the rise of enemies who possess dangerous advantages. Their efforts take them across oceans and continents as they struggle to create a future in a past that was never meant to include them.
EugeneBookStore Summary
The second novel in Stirling’s acclaimed Nantucket trilogy expands the scope of the story from survival to civilization-building. Combining naval adventure, military strategy, political intrigue, and detailed historical speculation, Against the Tide of Years explores what happens when modern knowledge collides with the ancient world. Fans of alternate history often consider this one of Stirling’s strongest works.
Collector Notes
Second volume of the original Nantucket trilogy, following Island in the Sea of Time. Important for collectors of alternate history fiction and for readers interested in Stirling’s later Emberverse novels, which share thematic connections involving historical transformation and societal adaptation. Early Roc editions remain popular among fans of the series.
