Author Hal Johnson will be at the Milford Public Library on Saturday, March 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss his newest book, Impossible Histories: the Soviet Republic of Alaska, the United States of Hudsonia, President Charlemagne, and Other Pivotal Moments of History That Never Happened. Books will be available for sale and signing.
The book, published by Macmillan in February, is described as an exciting and humorous take on 20 pivotal moments of history and what would have happened if things had gone differently – from World War I (What if Kaiser Wilhelm had stopped the war?) to Alexander the Great (What if the world’s greatest conqueror had a male heir?) to the European colonization of North America (What if the Vikings had stayed?). Readers will not only learn what really happened and why, but also how tiny differences could have set off totally different series of events. It’s history expertly and entertainingly explained.
The talk takes place in the Library Program Room. The event is free; no registration is required.