What If?: The World's Foremost Historians Imagine What Might Have Been
Robert Cowley
Sep 2000 · Penguin
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If history took a different turn, where would we be today?
What If? by Robert Cowley explores the fascinating concept of alternate history through a collection of thought-provoking essays. Delve into the minds of renowned historians as they ponder the monumental events of the past and dare to ask, what if things had gone differently?
From the war between the Ottomans and the Romans and the fall of Rome, from the decisive battles of World War I and the Bosnian War, these essays offer a captivating exploration of how our world could have unfolded. Discover the War of the Roses, dive into assassination attempts on President Lincoln, and uncover the profound impact of warfare on art and literature.
With its engaging narrative and insightful analysis, Cowley challenges us to reimagine history and consider the profound implications of the choices that shaped the world we know today. Featuring Stephen J. Ambrose, John Keegan, and many others.
What If? by Robert Cowley explores the fascinating concept of alternate history through a collection of thought-provoking essays. Delve into the minds of renowned historians as they ponder the monumental events of the past and dare to ask, what if things had gone differently?
From the war between the Ottomans and the Romans and the fall of Rome, from the decisive battles of World War I and the Bosnian War, these essays offer a captivating exploration of how our world could have unfolded. Discover the War of the Roses, dive into assassination attempts on President Lincoln, and uncover the profound impact of warfare on art and literature.
With its engaging narrative and insightful analysis, Cowley challenges us to reimagine history and consider the profound implications of the choices that shaped the world we know today. Featuring Stephen J. Ambrose, John Keegan, and many others.
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About the author
Robert Cowley is the founding editor of MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History, which was nominated for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence. Cowley has held several senior positions in book and magazine publishing.
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