A Past of Possibilities

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A History of What Could Have Been

By Quentin Deluermoz and Pierre Singaravelou

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A Past of Possibilities by Quentin Deluermoz and Pierre Singaravelou explores alternate histories by imagining different outcomes for pivotal events. Through scholarly yet accessible narrative, the authors reflect on these "what if" scenarios, offering insight into how slight deviations in history might have reshaped our world. The book invites readers to consider historical events not as fixed certainties but as parts of a tapestry of possibilities.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the concept of alternate histories and enjoy exploring how different choices might have reshaped world events. With its imaginative approach to historical inquiry, it offers a captivating exploration of what might have been, blending scholarly insight with speculative scenarios.

A Past of Possibilities

An exploration of hypothetical turning points in history from Ancient Greece to September 11

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An exploration of hypothetical turning points in history from Ancient Greece to September 11

What if history, as we know it, had run another course? Touching on alternate histories of the future and the past, or uchronias, A Past of Possibilities encourages deeper consideration of watershed moments in the course of history. Wide-ranging in scope, it examines the Boxer Rebellion in China, the 1848 revolution in France, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, and integrates science fiction, history, historiography, sociology, anthropology, and film.

In probing the genre of literature and history that is fascinated with hypotheticals surrounding key points in history, Quentin Deluermoz and Pierre Singaravélou reach beyond a mere reimagining of history, exploring the limits and potentials of the futures past. From the most bizarre fiction to serious scientific hypothesis, they provide a survey of the uses of counterfactual histories, methodological issues on the possible in social sciences, and practical proposals for using alternate histories in research and the wider public.

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A Past of Possibilities is praised for exploring counterfactual history, an area often overlooked by historians. Reviewers commend the authors, Quentin Deluermoz and Pierre Singaravelou, for their innovative approach in examining historical paths not taken and the implications of alternative choices. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of counterfactual reasoning across disciplines, offering insightful reflections and methodological guidance for teaching history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300227543

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Contributors:

Translated by Stephen W. Sawyer

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

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Education & Reference Fantasy General Fiction History & Military Non-Fiction Pierre Singaravelou Quentin Deluermoz Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Quentin Deluermoz is professor of history at the University of Paris. Pierre Singaravélou is professor of history at King’s College London and at the University Panthéon-Sorbonne. Stephen W. Sawyer is professor of history at the American University of Paris.