Here is another piece for speculation. Shauvinism aside, what nation, in your opinion, contributed most of all into shaping of modern world as we see it now?
Which nation's influence was crucial onto historical development? Let's say what ould have been if certain nation hadn't existed in our history at all?
Most Anglo-american sci-fi writers opine that England was the most influential of modern nations in shaping our modern world. But for it, our world would look now not only
a little bit different but
a whole lot different. Generally agreeing with above point of view, I would also like to hear your comments on it!
Once, six or seven years ago, I read Pavane by Keith Roberts written in 1968.
British writer Keith Roberts gives alternative-history an Anglo twist in this fine set of interconnected short stories. This time it is the assassination of Queen Elizabeth I that changes the course of history. And Spanish armade lands its troops on English soil. The 20th-century is dominated by a technophobic Catholic Church and the Inquisition is still up to its old tricks.