First published 2024
Jeff Greenfield presents alternative histories that reshape our understanding of pivotal moments. Historical experts, professors, and scholars examine what might have occurred if Watergate remained hidden, if communism collapsed earlier, or if Japan never attacked Pearl Harbor. The book explores scenarios where the Cuban Missile Crisis escalated into war, Vikings established permanent North American colonies, and the Roman Empire endured. Contributors consider a world where the Soviets claimed victory in the space race and the Beatles never formed their legendary band. Each scenario receives detailed analysis from historians who construct plausible timelines and examine potential consequences. Full-color illustrations accompany the narratives, bringing these alternate realities to visual life. Greenfield's approach combines rigorous historical scholarship with imaginative speculation, creating compelling stories that illuminate how single decisions or events can alter the course of civilization.
Genres: history, political-science, non-fiction, alternate-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: alternate-history, what-if
Setting: North America, Roman Empire, Soviet Union
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
161 pages · Kindle Edition · Fox Chapel Publishing