The Strong family has grown and prospered, as has the land they have helped to build. From the explorations of Lewis and Clark to nineteenth century politics, from the siege of the Alamo to the War of 1812, the Strongs have been at the forefront of American life. But now a new war has come. One which will divide the family as it divides the nation, brother against brother, loyalty against pride and which will the test the strength of each man as it tests the foundations of country as a whole.