1812

In this alternate history novel by Eric Flint, a minor change during the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in the War of 1812 leads to significant repercussions in Jacksonian America. Ensign Sam Houston, escaping a debilitating injury, quickly fosters a close alliance with Andrew Jackson and, alongside fellow soldier Patrick Driscoll, successfully defends the U.S. Capitol and alters the outcome of the Battle of New Orleans. Their heroic actions not only elevate Houston to national fame but also reshape the future dynamics between the United States, southern Indian tribes, and African slaves.