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Opening Atlantis is a 2007 alternate-history novel by American author Harry Turtledove and the first novel in his Atlantis trilogy. The story imagines an eighth continent in the Atlantic Ocean and follows the European colonization of that landmass, whose geography and native wildlife differ from those of real-world history. It is intended for readers of alternate history, historical fiction, and speculative treatments of exploration and colonialism.
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What is the premise of Opening Atlantis?
Opening Atlantis imagines an eighth continent in the Atlantic Ocean. The novel follows European colonization of that landmass and the changing relationship with its native populations.
Who wrote Opening Atlantis?
Opening Atlantis was written by American alternate-history author Harry Turtledove. It was published in 2007.
Is Opening Atlantis part of a series?
Yes, it is the first novel in Harry Turtledove's Atlantis trilogy. The series explores how an extra continent would alter European expansion and world history.
What makes Opening Atlantis an alternate-history novel?
Its central historical change is the existence of a large eighth continent in the Atlantic. The story then examines colonization, geography, and relations between Europeans and the continent's native peoples.
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