A Counterfactual Journey Into An Alternate History: The World that Could Have Been

What would the world look like if Christopher Columbus had never set sail in 1492 to discover the New World? This compelling book delves into the myriad ways that the absence of Columbus' voyages could have radically transformed the histories and destinities of not only the Native Americans but the entire world. From the social and political systems that would have evolved differently in the Americas to how global colonization might have been reshaped, this book paints an insightful portrait of an alternative history.