http://www.historycarper.com/wordpress/2007/pax-americana-belliger-per-deus/ Jay's thoughts on stuff Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:59:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.historycarper.com/wordpress/2007/pax-americana-belliger-per-deus/comment-page-1/#comment-10846 jay c Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:46:36 +0000 http://www.historycarper.com/wordpress/?p=318#comment-10846 Go for it. One thing, though. As much as I enjoy reading about history, the most frequent problem I have with alternate histories is the long, dry narratives of names and dates. I'd prefer the writer assumed I already have a good grasp of the times and go from there. Go for it. One thing, though. As much as I enjoy reading about history, the most frequent problem I have with alternate histories is the long, dry narratives of names and dates. I’d prefer the writer assumed I already have a good grasp of the times and go from there.

]]> http://www.historycarper.com/wordpress/2007/pax-americana-belliger-per-deus/comment-page-1/#comment-10845 Triton Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:40:33 +0000 http://www.historycarper.com/wordpress/?p=318#comment-10845 I think a better alternate history would be a scenario where the Celts defeated the Romans at Telemon in 225 B.C. In place of Latin culture, Celtic civilization becomes dominant in Europe. Perhaps I should consider writing a short story... I think a better alternate history would be a scenario where the Celts defeated the Romans at Telemon in 225 B.C. In place of Latin culture, Celtic civilization becomes dominant in Europe.
Perhaps I should consider writing a short story…

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