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A review by mschlat
Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen by H. Beam Piper
4.0
A long time favorite of mine --- I think I would give it five stars if I could parse some of the battle scenes. Piper's narration would be greatly aided with some maps!
What I love about this book is not just the time travel (which is really dimensional hopping to a less advanced Earth), it's the civilization building. Pennsylvania State Police officer Calvin Morrison finds himself in a world where his large store of military knowledge (including, most importantly, how to make gunpowder) transforms the political realities around him. It's a big chunk of helping the beleaguered fight against the evil tyrants with a great dollop of humor. If you'ved read anything in the [b:1632|16967|1632 (Assiti Shards, #1)|Eric Flint|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1166765511s/16967.jpg|1172297] series and enjoyed it, read this --- literarily speaking, this book is their cherished ancestor.
What I love about this book is not just the time travel (which is really dimensional hopping to a less advanced Earth), it's the civilization building. Pennsylvania State Police officer Calvin Morrison finds himself in a world where his large store of military knowledge (including, most importantly, how to make gunpowder) transforms the political realities around him. It's a big chunk of helping the beleaguered fight against the evil tyrants with a great dollop of humor. If you'ved read anything in the [b:1632|16967|1632 (Assiti Shards, #1)|Eric Flint|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1166765511s/16967.jpg|1172297] series and enjoyed it, read this --- literarily speaking, this book is their cherished ancestor.