The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century

by Harry Turtledove

First published 2001

What if the Confederacy had won the Civil War? Or if Hitler had dropped the first atomic bomb? This collection of alternate history stories from renowned sci-fi authors explores those mind-bending scenarios and more. From a rebel victory at Gettysburg to a future where the Nazis rule, these gripping tales offer a glimpse into the dramatic possibilities that could have been. At their core, they ask a haunting question: how would the world be different if just one thing had gone another way?

Genres: science-fiction, 20th-century, alternate-history

Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: what-if

Period: 20th-Century

415 pages · Hardcover · Del Rey/The Ballantine Publishing Group

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