How did Neal Stephenson decide to blend historical events with fantasy elements in this book?
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The Confusion

The Confusion
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How did Neal Stephenson decide to blend historical events with fantasy elements in this book?
Did anyone else feel the multiple storylines made the narrative richer or a bit overwhelming?
What inspired the choice to set the story during this specific period in European history?