What if world history had taken a different turn, such as if Hitler had won World War II? What if the Confederacy had triumphed in the American Civil War? What if the computer revolution had never happened? Johannes Dillinger refers to such thought experiments as "Uchronias" and invites his readers to explore a fascinating genre in historiography, literature, film, and pop culture. This book, filled with surprises, demonstrates that the exploration of unwritten history has not only served as the foundation for numerous literary works but has also inspired screenwriters and artists. In Steampunk, the idea of an alternate technological revolution has become the basis for a scene aesthetic that harkens back to the fantastic novels of Jules Verne. However, Uchronia is not merely a playful engagement with history; it can also be utilized by historians to...