Originally Posted by
edwest2 
History in the "what if" category is not history. It should be avoided.
Broncazonk: 'I COMPLETELY disagree. A smart historian is ALWAYS interested in examining alternatives'.
Really? You disagree with what Ed posted? History is NOT 'what if'. Those who think it is are up their own arses. History is factual about what actually happened. Are you a 'smart historian?