The Technic Civilization Saga, Volumes IV-VI, and the first two of the six works collected in Volume VII comprise "The Life and Times of Dominic Flandry," although they are more "Life" than "Times."
In Volume V, Captain Flandry: Defender Of The Terran Empire, "Outpost of Empire" and The Day Of Their Return recount events occurring elsewhere between Flandry's promotion to Commander and the beginning of his career as a Captain. In Volume VII, Flandry's Legacy, The Game Of Empire recounts the beginning of his daughter, Diana's, career with some input from Admiral Flandry. There is no historical commentary as in the earlier Technic History although historically significant events occur like the usurpation of the Imperial Throne and (I think) the beginning of the decline of the Merseian Roidhunate.
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Kaor, Paul!
Yes, Dominic Flandry defended the legitimate succession in the Empire for as long as he could, never mind his private contempt for Josip III. And at least that usurper, Hans Molitor, was a reluctant usurper, accepting acclamation as Emperor by his fleet only when "the legitimate order of succession had irretrievably collapsed" (quoting from memory only). And Flandry even LIKED old Hans, a decent, well meaning, and able man.
Ad astra! Sean
Kaor, Paul!
I forgot to add that while I'm not sure THE GAME OF EMPIRE shows us the beginning of the decline of Merseian, it certainly shows us discouragement among the leaders of Merseia, near the end of the book. Because of how an esp. ingenious scheme against the Empire had been thwarted yet again.
Ad astra! Sean
Sean,
But discouragement could be the beginning of decline.
Paul.
Kaor, Paul!
Agree. Repeated defeat, disappointment, frustration, etc., can lead to the beginning of decline. Altho we see Tachwyr the Dark trying to rally the Grand Council.
Ad astra! Sean
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