Who said history was boring? We certainly all realised it wasn’t when we explored 1899 America during Red Dead Redemption 2.
Set in a fictionalised representation of the Western, Midwestern, and Southern United States during the 19th century,Red Dead Redemption 2is a masterclass in history that we never even knew we wanted.
Check out the launch trailer forRed Dead Redemption 2below!
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Set for release on 20 September, this novel explores US history throughout the events of bothRed Dead RedemptionandRed Dead Redemption 2.
The synopsis reads:
“Weaving the games’ plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years.
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As such, this era has much to teach us today.
From the West to the Deep South to Appalachia, Olsson reveals the gritty and brutal world that inspired the games, but sometimes lacks context and complexity on the digital screen.”
Red Dead’s History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America’s Violent Pastaims to shed light on the dark corners of America’s history that were only touched upon in the game.
As a result, this novel is perfect for both history and video game fans alike.
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Red Dead’s Historyis now available to pre-order onAmazonor any major book store so don’t miss out if you’re eager for more of the world Arthur Morgan found himself in.
Topics:Red Dead Redemption 2,Red Dead Redemption,Rockstar Games
