Predefinição:Infobox writer John William Jakes é um escritor americano , mais conhecido pela ficção histórica americana. Wikipedia
“It's the most powerful stuff in the universe.”
North and South Trilogy (1982-1987), Answer the Drum
Contexto: "Iron can destroy anything: families, fortunes, governments, whole countries. It's the most powerful stuff in the universe."
"Oh?" Orry's skeptical glance fell down on the Plain below. "You really think it's more powerful than a big army?"
"Without weapons - without this - there are no big armies."
North and South Trilogy (1982-1987), March into Darkness
Contexto: He saw it all summed up in the blind marching of that nameless unit. A vision of gaunt shapes, sharp shiny steel, dim lamps flaring in the rain. The war machine was rolling.
North and South Trilogy (1982-1987), March into Darkness
North and South Trilogy (1982-1987), Answer the Drum
North and South Trilogy (1982-1987), Answer the Drum