Anthology
The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century
2001·415 pages
A chilling anthology of alternate history tales exploring 'what if' scenarios that reshape the past, present, and future.
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A chilling anthology of alternate history tales exploring 'what if' scenarios that reshape the past, present, and future.
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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 history collection. Here you'll experience mind-bending tales that challenge your views of the past, present, and future, including:- "The Lucky Strike": When The Lucky Strike is chosen over The Enola Gay to drop the first atomic bomb, fate takes an unexpected turn in Kim Stanley Robinson's...
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Sexual content
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Minor references to sexual themes in some stories; not central or explicit.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent themes including war, bombings, and death; some graphic depictions.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity in dialogue; not pervasive.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or smoking in some stories; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Recurring religious themes in stories like 'Islands in the Sea'; not devotional.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong political themes exploring alternate historical outcomes and ideologies.
Self-harm / suicide
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Themes of suicide explored in 'All the Myriad Ways'; not graphic but central to plot.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic suffering and war-related cruelty in several stories.
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