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:

• Introduction by Mike Resnick
• Mwalimu in the Squared Circle by Mike Resnick
• Jane's Fighting Ships by Esther Friesner
• Taking Action by Lawrence Schimel
• Because Thou Lovest the Burning-Ground by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
• Ballad of the Spanish Civil Guard by Kathe Koja
• The Vatican Outfit by Laura Resnick
• Tut’s Wife by Maureen F. McHugh
• Extreme Feminism by Nicholas A. DiChario
• The Battle of All Mothers by Jack Nimersheim
• Jihad by Mercedes Lackey
• Sam Clemens and the Notable Mare by Mel White
• ...But the Sword! by Anthony R. Lewis
• Fugato by Barry N. Malzberg
• The Firebringers by David Gerrold
• Albert Schweitzer and the Treasures of Atlantis by George Alec Effinger
• Queen of Asia by Judith Tarr
• Zealot by Bill Fawcett
• The Cold Warrior by Jack C. Haldeman, II
• For Love of God by Michelle Sagara
• Al Einstein — Nazi Smasher! by Lea Hernandez
• Mind over Matter by Jack Nimersheim
• One by One by Beth Meacham
• The Mark of the Angel by Tappan King
• Standing Firm by Barbara Delaplace
• A Sense of Loyalty, a Sense of Betrayal by Brian Thomsen
• Unmerited Favor by Brad Linaweaver
• Death of a Dream by Jack C. Haldeman, II
• Monsieur Verne and the Martian Invasion by Josepha Sherman
• The Arrival of Truth by Kristine Kathryn Rusch