Order of General/Raj Whitehall Books

Raj Whitehall serves as the central protagonist of The General series, a collection of military science fiction novels conceived by American writer David Drake and developed through collaborations with S.M. Stirling, Eric Flint, and Tony Daniel. Drawing inspiration from the historical Byzantine general Belisarius, the series unfolds on the world of Bellevue, where a once-advanced technological society has crumbled, leaving inhabitants to rebuild their civilization from the ruins.

The opening sequence, known as the Bellevue series, spans five volumes co-authored by Stirling and Drake, beginning with The Forge in 1991. The broader General universe has expanded to include multiple subseries: the Visigar series (featuring The Chosen), the Hafardine series (encompassing The Reformer and The Tyrant), and the Duisberg series (including The Heretic by Tony Daniel and Drake). This ongoing series maintains chronological consistency with its publication sequence.

The collaborative nature of the series is notable, with S.M. Stirling penning the first six entries through The Chosen, Eric Flint contributing The Tyrant, and Tony Daniel authoring The Heretic. Creator David Drake maintains co-authorship credit across all installments, ensuring continuity throughout the expanding universe.