'Atlantis and Other Places' by Harry Turtledove is a collection of twelve alternate history stories ranging from humorous pastiches to deadly serious tales. The stories cover a variety of settings, from the Bronze Age to the far future, exploring scenarios where historical events took different turns. Some stories delve into detective mysteries, while others focus on war, exploration, or scientific discovery. Turtledove's writing style varies in tone and style, with stories that are thought-provoking, engaging, and sometimes whimsical.
The book includes stories where significant historical events have been altered, such as Goliath winning over David, leading to a world without Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. Another story imagines Sergeant Hitler searching for Communist spies in a world where the Central Powers won World War I. From tales of centaur ships visiting the Bronze Age Tin Islands to alternate outcomes of famous battles, 'Atlantis and Other Places' offers a diverse collection of alternate history scenarios.
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A one-of-a-kind collection from the New York Times bestselling "maven of alternate history." (San Diego Union- Tribune) A famous naturalist seeks a near-extinct species of bird found only on the rarest of lands in "Audubon in Atlantis." A young American on a European holiday finds himself storming an enchanted German castle in "The Catcher in the Rhine." The philosopher Sokrates plays a key role in the Athenian victory over the Spartans in "The Daimon." Centaurs take a sea voyage aboard "The Horse of Bronze" to a land where they encounter a strange and frightening tribe of creatures known as man. London's most famous detective, Athelstan Helms, and his assistant Dr. James Walton are in Atlantis investigating a series of murders in "The Scarlet Band." This collection includes these and seven more amazing stories of ancient eras, historical figures, mysterious events, and out-of-this- world adventure from the incomparable Harry Turtledove.
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