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'What If? 2: Eminent Historians Imagine What Might Have Been' is an anthology of alternate history essays edited by military historian Robert Cowley, published in 2001. As the sequel to the original volume, the book compiles counterfactual essays written by prominent historians that explore how slight changes in historical events could have drastically altered human history. The essays cover a broad range of scenarios from the ancient world to the 20th century, targeting readers interested in military history and strategic analysis.
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What is What If? 2?
What If? 2: Eminent Historians Imagine What Might Have Been is a 2001 anthology edited by Robert Cowley. It collects historical counterfactual essays that ask how major events might have changed under different conditions.
Who edited What If? 2?
Military historian Robert Cowley edited the volume. He also edited the original What If? collection, making What If? 2 a direct continuation of that project.
What kind of alternate history appears in the book?
The essays are written by historians and focus on plausible turning points in real history. The format is analytical and essay-based, rather than a single fictional novel with one continuous plot.
Is What If? 2 a sequel to another book?
Yes, it follows the original What If? anthology edited by Robert Cowley. The second volume keeps the same counterfactual-history approach while presenting a new group of essays.
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