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David Mark Weber is an American Science Fiction and Fantasy Author , born in Cleveland , Ohio . In his stories, he creates a consistent and rationally explained technology and society. Even when dealing with fantasy themes, the magical powers are treated like another technology with supporting rational laws and principles. Many of his stories have Militaristic , particularly Naval , themes, and fit into the Military Science Fiction genre. He challenges current gender roles in the military by assuming that a gender-neutral military service will exist in his futures. As he often places female leading characters in what have previously been seen as traditionally male roles, he is able to explore the challenges faced by women in the military and politics. His most enduring character is Honor Harrington whose story, together with the " Honorverse " she inhabits, has been developed in 13 novels and four shared universe anthologies, as of spring 2006 , with other works in production. PUBLISHED WORKS Many of Weber's books are available online, either in their entirety as part of the 'Baen Free Library' or, in the case of more recent books, in the form of sample chapters (typically the first 25 or 33% of the book). Where the links below include '/library/' in the URL, they are the whole text of the book. Weber's publisher, Baen Books, is a pioneer in the sale of books in various electronic formats and all the linked titles below can be downloaded for payment when they are not available for free. The hardback edition of ''War of Honor'' contained "The Honorverse CD", which amongst other things held electronic copies of the entire series to that point (including the collection books up to ''Changer Of Worlds''). The CD label explicitly states that the contents are freely distributable and the CD itself has been mirrored on various web-sites. This CD was only the first: there have now been seven other releases. Honor Harrington Series External links are to online copies of the books at two sites run by . The complete and unabridged Ebook s from the "At All Costs'''" CD are also available online .
''Worlds of Honor'' Collections Short Stories related to the Honor Harrington Series - edited by David Weber
Novels related to the Honor Harrington Series
Heirs of Empire series
War God Series
Other Novels
Collaborations Steve White These books are based on the Starfire Game s.
John Ringo Empire Of Man series.
Eric Flint In the 1632 Series :
COMMON THEMES David Weber's books, especially those set in the Honorverse , frequently criticize interference by politicians in military matters. Though his commanders do make tactical errors, strategic blunders are usually blamed on interfering politicians. ''Heirs of Empire'' might imply David Weber might share George Lucas ' view that the best form of government is a benevolent dictatorship. It must of course be remembered that David Weber is writing fiction and his personal views might be very different. His later books may also be influenced by the success of such themes in earlier books. Common language Many technical terms for advanced technology often appear in different settings. For example the word 'molycirc', as a form of computing technology, appears in the Honorverse, and Heirs of Empire series, as well as the anthology Bolo! EXTERNAL LINKS
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