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| − | '''Alternate history''' is a broad genre | + | '''Alternate history''' is a broad genre of literature where the outcome of a historical event happens differently, and the subsequent events thereafter. |
| − | The author widely considered to be the best in the genre is [[Harry Turtledove]]. | + | A popular topic of alternate history is the scenario in which [[Confederate States of America|the South]] won the [[American Civil War]]. Filmmaker Kevin Willmott, a professor at the [[University of Kansas]], made a film called ''CSA: Confederate States of America'' dealing with this subject. The author widely considered to be the best in the genre is [[Harry Turtledove]]. |
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| + | *[[Counterfactual history]] | ||
| + | *[[Counterfactual thinking]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Historiography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:07, April 24, 2026
Alternate history is a broad genre of literature where the outcome of a historical event happens differently, and the subsequent events thereafter.
A popular topic of alternate history is the scenario in which the South won the American Civil War. Filmmaker Kevin Willmott, a professor at the University of Kansas, made a film called CSA: Confederate States of America dealing with this subject. The author widely considered to be the best in the genre is Harry Turtledove.