Harry Turtledove's The Big Switch is an action-packed alternate history anthology that explores a fascinating concept: what if historical events had taken different turns? This collection of short stories and novellas presents a variety of scenarios, each offering a unique "what if" scenario and its potential consequences. From alternate outcomes of famous battles to different paths for key historical figures, the book delves into a range of pivotal moments in history. Each story within the anthology presents a distinct divergence from our established timeline and then follows the resulting ripple effects. Turtledove and other talented authors deliver a series of engaging narratives filled with intrigue, suspense and thought-provoking explorations of how small changes can lead to dramatically different worlds.