Harry Turtledove
Historian and author specializing in alternate history
Born
June 14th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Focused on the genre of alternate history, produced a body of work that blends historical and speculative fiction. Gained prominence with the novel "The Guns of the South," which explored the idea of time travel and its impact on the American Civil War. Authored several series including the "Southern Victory" series, which envisioned a world where the Confederacy won the Civil War, and the "Worldwar" series, depicting an alien invasion during World War II. Turtledove has received numerous accolades for contributions to science fiction and historical fiction, becoming a notable figure within those literary communities.
Authored 'The Guns of the South'
Created the 'Southern Victory' series
Wrote the 'Worldwar' series
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