--- product_id: 8472755 title: "1633 (Ring of Fire Series Book 2)" brand: "eric flintdavid weberjames baen" price: "€ 20.74" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/8472755-1633-ring-of-fire-series-book-2 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 1633 (Ring of Fire Series Book 2) **Brand:** eric flintdavid weberjames baen **Price:** € 20.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1633 (Ring of Fire Series Book 2) by eric flintdavid weberjames baen - **How much does it cost?** € 20.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/8472755-1633-ring-of-fire-series-book-2) ## Best For - eric flintdavid weberjames baen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eric flintdavid weberjames baen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![1633 (Ring of Fire Series Book 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515FN9Q8F7L.jpg) ![1633 (Ring of Fire Series Book 2) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31i-KMlcfOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun filled read! *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023* Well written a excellent addition to my alternate history collection! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book for those "locked down." *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020* 1633 is the second book of an immense series with literally dozens of books, short stories, etc. covering the years after 1632. These books are all about an alternate universe that started in 1632 when a small town of West Virginia hill-billies (the author's description) was somehow transported into North Germany smack in the middle of the Thirty Years War. 1632 was definitely a five-star book, improbable of course, but exciting, non pc, and accurately researched. I remember reading it almost one sitting when it first came out.1633 is also highly educational and interested readers will easily learn a lot about what happened in W. European history during a very complex and important period. Still, all this education does slow down the book, even as the political situation becomes ever more complicated. Moreover, the author chose to expand the story from N. Germany to France, England, Scotland and the Netherlands and of course with still more history lessons. Although this is a long book, the action on so many different stages does not always hang together, not to mention the absence of explanations for simple things e.g. how did an "embassy" simply get to Paris from N. Germany in 1632-33, given the geography and the wars in progress.All this said, 1633 is a good book, slower than 1632, but good. It might have been better had the authors taken a more balanced view of the aristocracy and governments of the period. Instead, they indulged in too many high school cliches against oligarchic and/or absolute rule. This was cute up a point, but unfortunately it was also repetitive. Readers familiar with 17th Century European history will be probably annoyed; I was and I am not even all that familiar.In the Afterword, Mr. Flint explains why he chose to have a co-author, i.e. Mr Weber, a writer most famous for his interminable Safehold series. While I understood Mr Flint's points, I do regret that he did not continue with this series on his own. As it is, his first book was clearly better than 1633, but more importantly it has spawned an entire franchise with quite a few authors writing about different years and different countries within the 1632 universe. Depending on how long the virus related lockdown lasts, the 1632 universe is great for escapism that encourages thinking about history. For readers not inclined in this direction, I would suggest reading only 1634-The Baltic War as that will bring this story to a logical resting point. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent twist on a classic story line. *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2016* I tend to write long reviews, but since much has already been said, here is my own little addition...I find the history interesting and well construed. The what if this then this is great. The people real and three dimensional. I enjoyed the different perspectives & development of existing characters. Not everyone seems to be thrilled with Mike Stearns here without being in outright opposition to him.NICE plot, puts meat into it, things do not just occur, the why & how is given. Character also grow, & story flows. A most enjoyable read.Once you read 1633 I would recommend reading he Grantville Gazettes I, 2 & 3 beforee going on to "1634 The Baltic War" as there is some background information in them. If you like the historical aspects of this series I think you will enjoy the "Gazettes" as they also have articles on the reality of the 1632 universe.Below is a reading order list taken from Eric Flint's website to help you navigate this universe.1632 Ring of Fire 1633 1634: The Baltic War(Somewhere along the way, after you’ve finished 1632, read the stories and articles in the first three paper edition volumes of the Gazette.)1634: The Ram Rebellion 1634: The Galileo Affair 1634: The Bavarian Crisis 1635: A Parcel of Rogues(Somewhere along the way, read the stories and articles in the fourth paper edition volume of the Gazette.)Ring of Fire II 1635: The Cannon Law 1635: The Dreeson Incident 1635: The Tangled Web (by Virginia DeMarce)(Somewhere along the way, read the stories in Gazette V.)1635: The Papal Stakes 1635: The Eastern Front 1636: The Saxon Uprising Ring of Fire III 1636: The Kremlin Games(Somewhere along the way, read the stories in Gazette VI.)1636: Commander Cantrell in the West Indies1636: The Cardinal Virtues1635: Music and Murder (by David Carrico—this is an e-book edition only)1636: The Devil’s Opera1636: Seas of Fortune (by Iver Cooper)1636: The Barbie Consortium (by Gorg Huff and Paula Goodlett—this is an e-book edition only)1636: The Viennese Waltz(Somewhere along the way, read the stories in Gazette VII.)Ring of Fire IV (forthcoming May, 2016)1636: The Chronicles of Dr. Gribbleflotz (forthcoming August, 2016)1636: The Ottoman Onslaught (forthcoming January, 2017) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/8472755-1633-ring-of-fire-series-book-2](https://www.desertcart.at/products/8472755-1633-ring-of-fire-series-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*