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History takes an unexpected turn at pivotal moments, spinning out alternate worlds where the Roman Empire never fell or Hitler won WWII. These reimagined timelines explore how humanity's path might have unfolded differently, weaving together familiar historical figures and events with bold new possibilities.

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The Man in the High Castle Summary
The Man in the High Castle
by Philip K. Dick 1962 259 pages
3.59
226.8K ratings
Science Fiction
Classics
Dystopia
The Plot Against America Summary
The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth 2004 391 pages
3.81
66.4K ratings
Historical Fiction
Alternate History
Literature
His Majesty's Dragon Summary
His Majesty's Dragon
by Naomi Novik 2006 356 pages
4.06
107.9K ratings
Fantasy
Dragons
Historical Fiction
Front Lines Summary
Front Lines
by Michael Grant 2016 548 pages
4.09
6.1K ratings
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
Historical
Ash Summary
Ash
A Secret History
by Mary Gentle 2000 1113 pages
4.12
1.2K ratings
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Alternate History
The Atlantis Blueprint Summary
The Atlantis Blueprint
Unlocking the Ancient Mysteries of a Long-lost Civilization
by Rand Flem-Ath 2000 415 pages
3.81
569 ratings
History
Alternate History
Ancient History
Reign Summary
Reign
by Katharine McGee 2023 415 pages
3.9
30.2K ratings
Romance
Young Adult
Contemporary
Mr Beethoven Summary
Mr Beethoven
by Paul Griffiths 2020 302 pages
3.65
186 ratings
Historical Fiction
Music
Alternate History
Rivals Summary
Rivals
by Katharine McGee 2022 400 pages
3.77
41.1K ratings
Romance
Young Adult
Contemporary
Empire of Ivory Summary
Empire of Ivory
by Naomi Novik 2007 416 pages
3.99
33.3K ratings
Fantasy
Dragons
Historical Fiction
Dreadnought Summary
Dreadnought
by Cherie Priest 2010 400 pages
3.87
8.1K ratings
Steampunk
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Throne of Jade Summary
Throne of Jade
by Naomi Novik 2006 398 pages
3.9
55.0K ratings
Fantasy
Dragons
Historical Fiction
League of Dragons Summary
League of Dragons
by Naomi Novik 2016 380 pages
4.17
13.4K ratings
Fantasy
Dragons
Historical Fiction
Blood of Tyrants Summary
Blood of Tyrants
by Naomi Novik 2013 432 pages
4
15.9K ratings
Fantasy
Dragons
Historical Fiction
Alejandro Magno y las águilas de Roma Summary
Alejandro Magno y las águilas de Roma
by Javier Negrete 2007 528 pages
3.77
325 ratings
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
Alternate History
The 12th Planet Summary
The 12th Planet
by Zecharia Sitchin 2007 438 pages
3.99
5.9K ratings
History
Mythology
Aliens
The Wars of Gods and Men Summary
The Wars of Gods and Men
by Zecharia Sitchin 1985 384 pages
4.1
1.4K ratings
History
Mythology
Aliens
The Lost Realms Summary
The Lost Realms
by Zecharia Sitchin 2007 298 pages
4.15
979 ratings
History
Aliens
Ancient History
The Stairway to Heaven Summary
The Stairway to Heaven
by Zecharia Sitchin 1999 336 pages
4.03
1.6K ratings
History
Mythology
Aliens
Humans Summary
Humans
by Robert J. Sawyer 2003 334 pages
3.83
6.2K ratings
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Canada
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