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Alternate history is a genre of speculative fiction in which the stories explore what might have happened if historical events had taken place in a different manner. They generally focus on the consquences in the following years as opposed to the historical event itself. It has become more mainstream in recent years.
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- Sidewide Award established in 1995 to honor the best alternative fiction
- Can be traced back to Livy's History of Rome from Its Foundation
- Began appearing more frequently in the 19th century
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Doc Brown: Marty, we've got to get you to alternate reality where you've altered history for your your own selfish gain! #1stdraftmovielines
@TopherPolack | July 09, 2009 10:30 PM -
So if I now have Alternate History Zulus in Viking gear - who can they fight?
@WargamesFactory | July 09, 2009 03:39 PM -
@middleclassgirl is that because Japan has form in alternate history lessons? http://bit.ly/zDVyB
@leoh1llary | July 09, 2009 06:16 AM -
@Felipelobon Coen Bros. are going to make "The Yiddish Policeman's Union" into a film. Really good sci-fi/alternate history book.
@JoshuaLazarus | July 08, 2009 06:49 PM -
Washington Post about "alternate history" and "frightening reality": http://tinyurl.com/l2kccu #sarah #palin #resigns
@palin_deceives | July 08, 2009 03:22 PM
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View All Alternate History Questions (554) | Ask a QuestionAre we in history? (7 Answers)Webster's Dictionary defines history as "the branch of knowledge dealing with past events" or "the aggregate of past events" so by definition, we are in history as soon as it ... read moreAlternatives to Blogger and Wordpress? (3 Answers)By sites I assume you mean a hosted blogging platform. There are gazillions of those, but two of the biggest and most famous are Typepad and Livejournal. Typepad was one ... read moreWhat is the history of the bootLegend has it that the first boots were worn by Ghengis Khan. Later Wellingtons, a 4 part-construction boot that was easily mass-produced were worn by soldiers in the United States ... read moreI like to read history, What is this hobby called? (2 Answers)The best answer I can offer is an "amateur historian." There's an interesting article on academic historians vs amateurs at the source link below. There's no stigma to being an ... read more
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The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century - $18.00
Explore fascinating, often chilling "what if" accounts of the world that could have existed–and still might yet . . .Science fiction’s most illustrious and visionary authors hold forth the ultimate alternate histor...
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Iron Maiden: An Alternate History - $12.50
Jared Diamond's COLLAPSE inspired this alternate history that takes place during the Americal Civil War, and tells the story of eight people who come together after the battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. Using the money th...
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Alternate Worlds The Illustrated History Of Science Fiction - $12.00
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Children of Apollo - $26.99
In 1969 a CIA analyst reports on the effects of the race to the Moon on the Soviet economy and military readiness. In response, President Nixon ramps up the space race with a vengence. Six years later, the first woman walks on the Moon duri...
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Finding Sanctuary: A Novel Of Alternate History - $14.95
A secret society of the world's most brilliant scientists is destroyed in a raid initiated by a corrupt government wanting new technologically advanced weapons. A lone survivor is forced to enlist the aid of family members who already belie...
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