James

James is an English man's name derived from Iacomus, a Latin corruption of the Hebrew Jacob, meaning "heel-grabber" or "deciver." Jim(my) and Jamie are among the diminutives. In the works of Harry Turtledove, James, Jacobs, and their derivatives may refer to:

Monarchs named James: James I of England, aka James VI of Scotland, historical monarch referenced in.

Characters known only as James:
 * James the Bird's Eye, a loyal Detinan in The War Between the Provinces.
 * James of Broadpath, a rebellious Detinan in The War Between the Provinces.

Characters whose first name is James
 * James Longstreet, historical Confederate General appearing in The Guns of the South and How Few Remain.
 * Jeb Stuart, full name James Ewell Brown Stuart, historical Confederate General appearing in The Guns of the South and How Few Remain.
 * Jeb Stuart Jr., Confederate general and politician. There is some debate on whether he is historical or fictional.
 * Jeb Stuart III, commander of the 1st Richmond Howitzers in the Great War of Southern Victory. Although there was a real man of this name during the same time in OTL, the moderators are satisfied that this character is a fictional analog.
 * James Strom Thurmond, historical South Carolina Governor and U.S. Senator making an unnamed appearance in Return Engagement.

Characters known as Jim:
 * Jimmy Carter, historical President of the United States appearing briefly in Drive to the East.
 * Jim Curley, historical Bostonian politician referenced in In at the Death.
 * Jimmy Doolittle, historical United States Army Air Force General referenced in the Days of Infamy series.

Characters named Jacob:

Characters whose last name is James:
 * Jesse James, historical bank robber referenced in The Valley-Westside War.

Characters whose last name begins with Jacob:
 * Stan Jacoby

See also:
 * Jacques.