Conqueror Fantastic edited by Pamela Sargent: This is not an anthology of alternate histories. Let's get that out of the way right off. There are some alternate histories in it, but it's more about adding an elemental of fantasy to a historical tale. Some of the stories are true, in the loose sense of the word. Unfortunately, I was really hoping for alternate histories.
There are thirteen stories in the book. Two deal with Hitler. Two deal with Genghis Khan. Two deal with Alexander and his father Philip of Macedon. There are a handful of other notables, including Robert Kennedy, Napoleon, and Lyndon Johnson. The story that impressed me the most was probably the last one, which dealt with an Aztec princess. None of the stories were outstanding, though, and there were more than a few I didn't enjoy much. Overall, a mild disappointment for someone who usually enjoys anthologies a lot.
