These stories usually contain what if scenarios at crucial points in history and present outcomes other than those in the historical record. Featured alternate histories will have the chance of. This highly readable book blends into a compelling narrative excerpts from 95 outstanding books on the revolution, so that it is also a guide to further reading about the founding of. You are welcome to contribute any pages you wish, whether it be a minor sketch of an alternate history or an entire story thats fullyfleshed out. The 100 best american revolution books of all time journal of the. Groundbreaking work is being published with greater frequency than ever and there may be titles that we missed let us know which ones you think we missed in the comments. Americanstyle freedom and justice are introduced to europe, and the american revolution starts. A british victory in the revolution probably would have prevented the colonists from settling into what is now the u. The revolution was both an international conflict, with britain and france vying on land and sea, and a civil war among the colonists, causing over 60,000 loyalists to flee their homes. In man in the high castle, dick takes us to 1962 america, a world in which the allies lost world war ii.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. We have made a list of our favourite alternate history books which we think you. Failed american revolution alternative history fandom. If the colonists had lost the war, there probably wouldnt be a united states of america, period. This is a list of alternate history fiction, sorted by type. Discover librarianselected research resources on american revolution from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Presidential election game althist where wiki members can run for president of the united states of america.
Since these are two of the best known united states history books and almost every booklist on the american revolution includes them, we have the left them off the list to make space for some other great books. Jan 26, 2005 any and all original alternate histories are permitted here. American archaeologist martin padway is visiting the pantheon in rome in 1938. The book is set in the 2090s in an alternate united states that is far from. But what if instead it simply adopted its own king. Dozens of artillery cannons flanked either side of general george washington, his staff and several other. Feb 24, 2011 anyone looking for a compact, highly conceptualized, readable history of the american revolution and its aftermath needs to look no further than the american revolution.
The novel depicts an alternate world where the american revolution was. Futurists short alternate history questions thread history. This is a classic story and one which has inspired a recent motion picture and also one which has been enthralling people for generations. As such, the army were successful in this and also seized arms at worcester. The american revolution has often been portrayed in patriotic terms in both britain and america that gloss over its complexity.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. While we originally set out to identify the top 100 american revolution books, we will undoubtedly add more to this list over time. An alternate history of the american civil war, by jeffrey evans brooks, a single telegram changes the course of the civil war. Best dystopian novels list of dystopian literature. A history of the american revolution, 17631776, merrill jensen battles of the revolutionary war 17751781, w. Lest darkness fall is possibly the earliest and best example of the alternate history genre. Arthurs in denial and matthew just wants to go home and nothing is the way it ought to be. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the american revolution. Upon its first publication in 2001 as the inaugural volume in the new press peoples history series, edited by the late howard zinn, ray raphaels magisterial a peoples history of the american revolution was hailed by fresh air as relentlessly aggressive and unsentimental. The sky was blue with wisps of clouds, the smell of the sea wafted by with the cool tug of the wind. A historical guidebook will be an indispensable guide for students and general readers as well as for travelers to 147 historic places of the revolution. Genre fiction books about the american revolution the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving is an eerie tale set deep in the forest.
The united states then fought a seven year war to cement its independence from england. Charles james fox 17491806 regent to george iv, who was 14 in 1776 im am not prepared to lose an overseas dominion which promises to be greater than the empire of alexander the greats for such a tyrannical reason. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war or a lack thereof ending differently. The american rebellion has been crushed and the wayward son returned to his family, but alfred just isnt acting like himself. Most alternate history stories are some variation of what if hitler had won. The most intriguing alternate history weve heard of in ages. Telling the forgotten stories of the everyday americans of. As such, the american colonies lose the revolutionary war and the british. Jul 04, 2014 what if america had lost the revolutionary war. Books about the american revolution the american colonial period and the revolutionary war for independence from britain are rich subjects for kids. Jul 06, 2018 the american revolution, john richard alden the founding of a nation. Although it is fiction, the novel takes the form of a work of nonfiction.
I would never have imagined that so big a picture could be conveyed in so few words, but bob allison has done it. Experiment aflame an alternate american history the day was bright and promising. Should you have suggestions or material youd wish to add to an existing alt history, please contact the author to discuss integration. It is a complicated and at times ironic story that needs to be explained and understood, not blindly celebrated or condemned. An alternative evolution by dougal dixon, a book chronicling the world had the. The failed american revolution timeline assumes that news never reached concord that the british were coming to seize the arms hidden at barretts farm. I backed into the american revolution in college when i took a course from. Alternate history or alternative history commonwealth english ah is a genre of speculative fiction consisting of stories in which one or more historical events occur differently. The first rule of alternate history is that the changes must. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. With impeccable skill, raphael presented a wide array of fascinating scholarship within a single volume. The domination 1988 is an alternate history novel trilogy by s. On july 4, 1776, the declaration of independence was signed by the continental congress.
Im currently in love with the revolutionary war era, so this list is a great resource. But the history of the american revolution, like the history of the nation as a whole, ought not to be viewed simply as a story of right and wrong from which moral lessons are to be drawn. Best american revolution book ever journal of the american. Ive been looking for more books to read to research for my current series its alternate history postrevolutionary war, so doesnt quite qualify for the list, and i hope i can find time to read several of these. It is similar to mark twains a connecticut yankee in king arthurs court. They depict the history of the dystopian future filled with war. All because some twenty years earlier the united states lost a war, and. A british victory in the revolution probably would have prevented the colonists from settling into what is. The american revolution kindle edition by fiske, john. Oct 09, 20 spanning 248 fullcolor pages, the print edition of journal of the american revolution is a stunning collection of remastered articles and neverbeforepublished essays, delivering exciting answers and fresh angles to several lingering questions about the most important era in american history. Apr 14, 2017 the united states was born from an idealogical revolution, to split from a king. These books are outstanding for a number of different reasons, but most of these books found new ways to look at the same story. See more ideas about alternate history, history and fantasy map. The main conflict revolves around domination of the drakas intention to conquer entire world a society that rose in africa after the loss of loyalists in the american revolution.
Jan 08, 2014 among the two subgenres of alternate history alternate events and alternate settings my strong preference is for alternate events. A compelling alternate history novel by the breakout author of ww ii era. In the 2000 movie the patriot, set in 1776, an american colonial landowner named benjamin martin, portrayed by mel gibson, reluctantly joins the rebellion against the british crown after one of his sons is arrested as a spy by. Telling the forgotten stories of the everyday americans of the revolutionary war near where the battle of yorktown was waged, a new museum fuses. Cheers to fascinating american revolution history and happy reading. America the story of us is an epic 12hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how america was invented. Mar 05, 2002 but the history of the american revolution, like the history of the nation as a whole, ought not to be viewed simply as a story of right and wrong from which moral lessons are to be drawn. There were 25,000 colonist casualties during the american revolution.
The 100 best american revolution books of all time. The united states was born from an idealogical revolution, to split from a king. Sep 11, 2003 a companion to the american revolution is a single guide to the themes, events, and concepts of this major turning point in early american history. Although these books are novels, there is little in the way of distracting dialogue or character development. This selection of american revolution books has been recommended by alpha history authors. What if, in 1777, the americans lose the battle of saratoga which causes spain and france not to invest in the fledgling usa as they see it as a. This act was only the first step towards the creation of the united states. These books have been chosen for their authoritative content. With highly realistic cgi animation, dramatic recreations and thoughtful. Small means playing in the margins, subtly twisting known history, or exploring secret histories, changing the meaning of events while leaving the timeline more or less intact. If youve never tried our e books, take a look at nypls ebook central to.
The book also includes a critique of itself by professor frank dana, an imaginary mexican. From the excitement of battles to spying against the red coats, theres plenty to engage young readers and ground students in the period. History honorable mentiona major new interpretation recasts u. The colonies did revolt, however the revolution was easily quashed. These books have been chosen for their authoritative content, their accessibility for students and their affordability. Johnston with john bell hood as commander of the army of tennessee in the battle of atlanta. A peoples history of the american revolution the new press.
Aug 22, 2017 but the history of the american revolution, like the history of the nation as a whole, ought not to be viewed simply as a story of right and wrong from which moral lessons are to be drawn. Home browse history military history wars, battles, and military interventions u. List of books and articles about american revolution online. Plenty of alternate history books focus on world war ii, but a new series coming in 2011 goes one better. What if the american colonies had lost the revolutiomary war. The novel depicts an alternate world where the american revolution was unsuccessful. If you feel your alternate history is the best on this wiki, then nominate it at the featured alternate history page. If burgoyne had won at saratoga is an alternate history novel published in 1973 by the american business historian robert sobel. If he narrowly loses to dewey in 1948 but the american people get fed up with dewey by 1952 due to the korean war, perhaps truman could actually mount a successful comeback in 1952 and get elected to a second nonconsecutive term after previously inheriting his first term from fdr as a result of fdrs death in 1945. Napoleon and the conquest of the world by louis geoffroy, napoleon s first french empire emerging. Containing coverage before, during, and after the war, as well as the effect of the revolution on a global scale, this major reference to the period is ideal for any student, scholar, or general reader seeking a complete reference to the field. Going big means tackling history like a linebacker.
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