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Last night I finished "Sentry Peak" by Harry Turtledove, the first book in his "War Between the Provinces" trilogy. I bought this from Baen in September 2000.
This is an "alternate history" (Turtledove's speciality) fantasy retelling of the American Civil War with, in this case, the kingdom having been split by the new King's proclamation freeing the "blond" serfs from the estates of the nobles, and the North of the country declaring independence as a result. Army officers ride unicorns (!) and battles are conducted with crossbows, pikes, catapults, and magic, with armies being transported on "glideways" (magic carpets which travel along fixed routes).
Very good indeed. I've read it before, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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