Alternate Warriors

In the startling tradition of Alternate Presidents, here are fantastic stories about the most surprising warriors of all. Such leading SF writers as Mercedes Lackey and Michael P. Kube-McDowell invent new destinies for great peacemakers from King to Christ, Gandhi to Einstein.

Contents: Mwalimu in the squared circle / Mike Resnick — Jane’s fighting ships / Esther Friesner — Taking action / Lawrence Schimel — Because thou lovest the Burning-ground / Michael P. Kube-McDowell — Ballad of the Spanish civil guard / Kathe Koja — The Vatican outfit / Laura Resnick — Tut’s wife / Maureen F. McHugh — Extreme feminism / Nicholas A. DiChario — The battle of all mothers / Jack Nimersheim — Jihad / Mercedes Lackey — Sam Clemens and the notable mare / Mel. White — … But the sword! / Anthony R. Lewis — Fugato / Barry N. Malzberg — The firebringers / David Gerrold — Albert Schweitzer and the treasures of Atlantis / George Alec Effinger — Queen of Asia / Judith Tarr — Zealot / Bill Fawcett — The Cold Warrior / Jack C. Haldeman II — For love of God / Michelle Sagara — Al Einstein—Nazi smasher! / Lea Hernandez — Mind over matter / Jack Nimersheim — One by one / Beth Meacham — The mark of the Angel / Tappan King — Standing firm / Barbara Delaplace — A sense of loyalty, a sense of betrayal / Brian M. Thomsen — Unmerited favor / Brad Linaweaver — Death of a dream / Jack C. Haldeman II — Monsieur Verne and the Martian invasion / Josepha Sherman — The arrival of Truth / Kristine Kathryn Rusch