The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century: Stories

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 gripping tale. * “Bring the Jubilee”: Ward Moore’s novella masterpiece offers a rebel victory at Gettysburg which changes the course of the Civil War . . . and all of American history. * “Through Road No Wither”: After Hitler’s victory in World War II, two Nazi officers confront their destiny in Greg Bear’s apocalyptic vision of the future. * “All the Myriad Ways”: Murder or suicide, Ambrose Harmon’s death leads the police down an infinite number of pathways in Larry Niven’s brilliant and defining tale of alternatives and consequences. * “Mozart in Mirrorshades”: Bruce Sterling and Lewis Shiner explore a terrifying era as the future crashes into the past–with disastrous results. . . . as well as “The Winterberry” by Nicholas A. DiChario * “Islands in the Sea” by Harry Turtledove * “Suppose They Gave a Peace” by Susan Shwartz * “Manassas, Again” by Gregory Benford * “Dance Band on the Titanic” by Jack L. Chalker * “Eutopia” by Poul Anderson * “The Undiscovered” by William Sanders * “The Death of Captain Future” by Allen Steele * and “Moon of Ice” by Brad Linaweaver The definitive collection: fourteen seminal alternate history tales drawing readers into a universe of dramatic possibility and endless wonder.