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Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century : Stories by Harry Turtledove (2001, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherRandom House Worlds
ISBN-100345439902
ISBN-139780345439901
eBay Product ID (ePID)1897584
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Book TitleBest Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century : Stories
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicScience Fiction / Action & Adventure, Science Fiction / Collections & Anthologies, Alternative History
Publication Year2001
GenreFiction
AuthorHarry Turtledove
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height1 in
Item Weight17.5 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.2 in
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LCCN2001-093752
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Dewey Edition21
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SynopsisExplore 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberPS648.F3B46 2001
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