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--- alternate_history:alternate_history [2014/07/22 02:03] – [Countries and nations frequently appearing in alternate histories] Petike
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 This is a page for introducing newbies to various general alternate history conventions and to some notable examples of the genre (most of them published). It also serves as : 1.) A primer on how to start writing your own AH scenarios (also referred to as timelines - abbrev. "TLs"). 2.) A crossroad leading to the other major sections of the Wiki, which discuss alternate history concepts in a more in-depth and advanced manner. Head over there once you've mastered the basics. Among these more advanced sections, you'll also find lots of useful links to external resources, which may help a lot with creating your TL.
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 ===== Countries and nations frequently appearing in alternate histories =====
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 **The [[alternate history:Byzantine Empire]]**
-**The [[alternate history: Confederate States]] of America**
+**The [[alternate history:Confederate States]] of America**
+**The [[alternate history:Holy Roman Empire]]**
 **The [[alternate history:Ottoman Empire]]**
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 **[[1984]]** (George Orwell) - Not fully proper AH, but has influences on the genre.
-**[[alternate history: Draka|The Draka series]]** ([[alternate_history/s._m._stirling|S. M. Stirling]])
+**[[alternate history: Draka|The Draka series]]** ([[alternate_history:s._m._stirling|S. M. Stirling]])
 **[[alternate history: For Want Of A Nail]]** (Robert Sobel)
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 **[[alternate history:GURPS|GURPS Alternate Earths]]** & **[[GURPS|GURPS Infinite Worlds]]** (Steve Jackson Games)
-**[[alternate history:Island in the Sea of Time|The Island in the Sea of Time (Nantucket) series]]** ([[alternate_history/s._m._stirling|S. M. Stirling]])
+**[[alternate history:Island in the Sea of Time|The Island in the Sea of Time (Nantucket) series]]** ([[alternate_history:s._m._stirling|S. M. Stirling]])
-**[[alternate_history/worldwar|The Worldwar series]]**, featuring **[[The Race]]** ([[Harry Turtledove]])
+**[[alternate_history:worldwar|The Worldwar series]]**, featuring **[[The Race]]** ([[Harry Turtledove]])
-**[[alternate_history/southern_victory|The Southern Victory (TL-191) series]]** ([[Harry Turtledove]])
+**[[alternate_history:southern_victory|The Southern Victory (TL-191) series]]** ([[Harry Turtledove]])
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 ===== Useful tips and tricks for writing AH =====
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 **[[alternate history:Butterfly Effect]]**
-**[[alternate history:How to TL|HELP: How to Write a Timeline]]**
+**[[alternate history:how_to_write_a_timeline|HELP: How to Write a Timeline]]**
-**[[pods/pods|Point of Divergence]]**
+**[[pods:pods|Point of Divergence]]**
 **[[alternate history:Timeline]]**
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 **[[alternate history:Useful Essays On Writing Alternate History]]**
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 ===== Frequent problematic concepts while writing AH =====
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 **[[alternate history:Wank]]**
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 ===== Collected AH.com Lore =====
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 **[[alternate history:AH.com Podcast]]** (hear us talk about various aspects and clichés of alternate history)
-**[[alternate history:AH.com's AH Writing Slang]]** (the commonest terms and acronyms we use while discussing and writing alternate history works)
+**[[alternate history:ah_slang_and_acronyms|AH.com's AH Writing Slang and Acronyms]]** (the commonest terms and acronyms we use while discussing and writing alternate history works)
 **[[alternate history:Alternate History Media]]** (artworks from alternate worlds created or found by the board members)
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 **[[Turtledove Awards]]** (the AH.com Oscars, awarded annually in January and February)
-===== Be sure to visit the following sections : =====
+**[[Livy Awards]]** (non-popularly picked)
-**[[timelines/timelines_and_scenarios|Alternate History Timelines and Scenarios]]**
+**[[offtopic:off_topic#general_ahcom_forum_advice_please_read|"Getting started on the forums" basic tips]]** (quick AH.com Q&A + etiquette tips)
-**[[stories/stories|Stories and Narratives]]**
+**[[offtopic:How to use the search function]]** (on the forums and on the wiki)
-**[[pods/pods|A Collection of Points of Divergence]]**
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+===== Be sure to visit the following sections: =====
-**[[resources/resources|Useful Resources For Writing Alternate History]]**
+**[[timelines:timelines_and_scenarios|Alternate History Timelines and Scenarios]]**
-**[[links:ah_on_the_web|Links to Alternate History Websites]]**
+**[[stories:stories|Stories and Narratives]]**
-==== See Also ====
+**[[pods:pods|A Collection of Points of Divergence]]**
-**[[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=287455|The Alternate History Book Club]]**
+**[[resources:resources|Useful Resources For Writing Alternate History]]**
+**[[links:ah_on_the_web|Links to Alternate History Websites]]**
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