Brad DeLong's Semi-Daily Journal: The Honor of Marse Robert
Brad De Long shows us an example of an implausible alternate history, co-authored by none other than Newt Gingrich.
Indeed, I might not have a history degree, but I agree with Brad that Robert E Lee losing the entire Army of Northern Virginia in one fell swoop is completely ludicrous.
This is why Dr. Turtledove and his equals are such great writers. They don't make mistakes like this. Their alternative paths in history feel plausible.
Posted by Jvstin at June 12, 2005 7:16 AM