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Name: Departures
Author: Harry Turtledove

From ancient Persia to the far future, Harry Turtledove explores twenty alternate-history stories in this collection. From Persia's conquest of Greece to a student from the future studying Genghis Khan, Turtledove’s stories offer a fascinating glimpse into the possibilities of history. His characters and settings span a range of historical periods, from medieval times to the far future, and offer readers a world of possibilities and adventures.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: Speculative Fiction/Alternate History

Authors: Harry Turtledove

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