Finished reading: Civilisations by Laurent Binet đź“š
Quick re-read of this excellent “what-if” historical fiction. What if the Vikings had a larger impact on the New World - sharing both iron-working and diseases, so that the Americas are better prepared for Columbus, with iron weapons, horses, and disease resistance? What if the defeated brother of the Inca Emperor sailed to Lisbon on Columbus’ repaired ships, arriving just after the Lisbon earthquake? What if the Inca adventurers used the divisions of Reformation Europe to their advantage, and conquered the continent?
Highly entertaining, very well written and full of historical allusions. Highly recommended.