libertarian-governance

The chapter describes the political and social atmosphere of Gallatinopolis, the capital of a libertarian North America, emphasizing the principle of liberty over traditional notions of good and evil. It recounts the aftermath of a European war influenced by North American anarchist ideas, leading to widespread fragmentation and the spread of liberty-based governance. The narrative also follows the protagonist's arrival in Gallatinopolis, their reflections on the city's rustic nature, and the ongoing geopolitical conflicts involving the Czarist Russian Empire and the North American Confederacy.

This appendix chapter presents an alternate historical timeline beginning in 1776, where the American Revolution leads to a radically different political and social development under Albert Gallatin's leadership. The timeline details key events such as the nullification of the U.S. Constitution, abolition of slavery, technological advancements, and the expansion of a libertarian North American Confederacy emphasizing civil liberties, voluntary governance, and anti-monopolistic policies. It culminates in the discovery of the 'Probability Broach' in 1970, a pivotal event linked to faster-than-light travel and alternate realities.