In 1865 America became two separate nations. Thirty-three years later they are sworn enemies and help bring about the Great War of 1898. This new conflict quickly grows out of control as it consumes almost every nation on Earth. No country or region will be left untouched and as of 1900 there is still no end in sight. Great War 1898: Total War is the second book of an alternate history based on the existence of the Confederate States of America and while this is a well-traveled topic, Great War is not the story of North America. It is the story of what happened to the world. Written as an actual historical account, Total War explores a wealth of real historical characters and events that are woven into a reality that is both different and familiar.