English historical novels are a captivating blend of rich storytelling and intricate historical details, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in different eras and explore the lives of historical figures. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply enjoy a well-crafted plot set against a historically accurate backdrop, there are numerous English historical novels that are sure to transport you to another time. In this article, we will introduce you to some acclaimed authors and recommend a few must-read novels in this genre. One of the most highly regarded authors in English historical fiction is Hilary Mantel. Her award-winning trilogy, starting with "Wolf Hall," transports readers to the vibrant world of Tudor England. Set during the reign of Henry VIII, the books delve into the life of Thomas Cromwell, the king's advisor. The detail-oriented narrative and complex characterizations make this series a must-read for anyone interested in this tumultuous period of English history. Another esteemed author in this genre is Philippa Gregory. Known for her meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Gregory has written numerous novels set in different periods of English history. "The Other Boleyn Girl," which focuses on the rivalry between Anne Boleyn and her sister Mary, offers a fascinating glimpse into the court of Henry VIII. Fans of the Wars of the Roses era will also enjoy Gregory's "The White Queen," which follows the story of Elizabeth Woodville during the battle for the English throne. For those interested in the medieval period, Ken Follett's "Pillars of the Earth" is a must-read. Set in 12th-century England, this epic novel weaves together the lives of various characters against the backdrop of the construction of a cathedral. The book not only offers a gripping narrative but also provides insights into the architectural and societal intricacies of the time. If you prefer a blend of history and mystery, C.J. Sansom's "Dissolution" might be the perfect choice. This novel introduces readers to Matthew Shardlake, a hunchbacked lawyer and detective in the court of Henry VIII. Through Shardlake's investigations, readers are immersed in the political and religious turmoil of Tudor England. Sansom's attention to historical detail and engaging storytelling will keep you hooked from beginning to end. When delving into English historical novels, it's also worth exploring renowned classics like Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," which offers a glimpse into the Regency era and the intricacies of British society at the time. Another classic worth mentioning is Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities," which brings to life the French Revolution and its impact on both France and England. To find more recommendations and explore the vast world of English historical novels, you can visit websites like Goodreads or HistoricalNovels.info. These platforms provide user-generated lists, ratings, and reviews, helping you discover new authors and titles based on your interests. In conclusion, English historical novels offer a captivating blend of storytelling and historical accuracy, allowing readers to embark on a journey through different eras and explore the lives of historical figures. Whether you enjoy Tudor England, the medieval period, or the Regency era, there are numerous authors and titles waiting to be discovered. So pick up a book, turn the pages, and get ready to be transported back in time.
Created a group: "Chopper Camp". Hello everyone, I'm host Cao Fei. Welcome to the Crazy Archaeology Livestream. Here, I will lead you to explore fascinating ancient topics. What was Lu Bu like? What did Cao Cao look like? Who is more formidable, Guan Yu or Qin Qiong? Does Yang Yuhuan really have body odor? How did Li Bai die? Is Wu Dalang truly the ancestor of the Japanese people... All these questions will be answered
510.64 Million words | 2020-10-02 18:18Update
National medicine and national arts combined, shocking the Three Kingdoms. Li Qin, a modern ordinary traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, accidentally falls asleep before a blind date. When he wakes up, he finds himself in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty were filled with wars, chaos, and bloodshed, and there was no peaceful and joyful land in the world. Li Qin's identity has transformed into the eleventh-generation grandson of General Li Guang of the Great Han Dynasty
102.40 Million words | 2022-03-03 02:03Update
Thousands of years of agricultural civilization, modern times suffered cruel blows. The Lvliang Steel Base crosses the years, develops industry, establishes armies, and rewrites history. The inheritance of 5,000 years of civilization must not be destroyed in an instant. The Chinese nation must stand at the top of the world! The Steel Base will make the whole world feel the energy of China!
4.57 Million words | 2021-05-20 07:14Update
The new book "I Have a Dreamlike Castle" has been published. "Suyan, are you willing to help me unify the world?" "I will bring salt to the world."
97.19 Million words | 2022-11-19 23:52Update
Reborn in the Great Ming Dynasty, activating the check-in system. Equipped with a "sharp tool," Su Jing only wants to be a wealthy landlord. Unexpectedly, Lao Zhu is just too "good" to the merchants. W
115.30 Million words | 2020-08-16 02:48Update
In the chaotic era of the late Han Dynasty, there existed a group of individuals known as the "Destiny Masters," who possessed the power of destiny despite being mere mortals. The Three Kingdoms playing cards became the vessel of their destiny. With a single thought, they could unleash a barrage of arrows, and with a wave of their hand, they could flood entire armies. As they ventured into this Three Kingdoms era, their hearts were filled with exile and loneliness, and everything started from here...
495.35 Million words | 2021-10-08 08:52Update
The book took three months and finally hit the shelves. whether Zhangsun Tan's reclamation in Shuofang will succeed or not, and what will Wang Xuance bring back from Jingzhou? What will happen between the protagonist and the Zhangsun family? Who will be the female lead of this book? The story becomes more exciting after being published. Stay tuned and join the readers' group.
543.12 Million words | 2021-06-10 20:48Update
This book provides a detailed and nuanced description of Li Lianying's extraordinary life, from her exceptional talents in childhood to her diligent work in her youth. It delves into her rise to power in middle age and her successful return to her hometown in old age. Particularly noteworthy is the portrayal of Li Lianying's emotional world as a man and his close relationship with the widowed Empress Dowager Cixi, depicting their mutual support and reliance on each other. Unbiasedly, this is not only a poignant and tragic story of China's top eunuch, but also a gripping tale of power struggle within the imperial court.
332.64 Million words | 2021-09-07 14:21Update
They say there are five types of people that Tang Chuan shouldn't be: one being the Crown Prince. If you don't understand, just read Li Chen's story. As soon as he transmigrated, he almost got killed. Then he was about to be thrown into a cesspit. Just when he thought he had escaped, he was going to be buried alive. Why does the dog emperor keep chasing after me? Even when I fled to the temple, I was still pursued. On the escape route, I even ended up with four tag-alongs. How am I going to live like this? It's okay, I'm not afraid. I swear to speak with an influential Tang dynasty. All under heaven shall be the land of Tang, and all the coasts of the world shall be inhabited
18.30 Million words | 2021-11-14 03:07Update
The talented young martial artist, Gao Yuan, unexpectedly travels back in time to the Three Kingdoms era and is reborn as the son of Gao Shun, who happens to be married to Lu Bu's
289.50 Million words | 2022-04-09 14:26Update
"Heroes of the world are born of my generation, as time hastens once we enter the rivers and lakes." Clad in white like snow, swift as the wind, finding pleasure in justice and vengeance, aiding the weak and overcoming the strong. None of these have anything to do with the protagonist and a penny. A modern commoner, his soul transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. Attached to the cousin of renowned Zheng Guifei, he finds himself in a dimension quite distinct from both his original world and historical reality. Flintlock rifles, telescopes, anything he can think of, they all exist now? Can't you leave anything for me? Thankfully, I have a capable sister who possesses great skills. No one can take away this advantage. Witness how the resplendent leader of the Imperial Bodyguard plays his part in the rivers and lakes and laughs proudly in the imperial court. Experience a different rivers and lakes, a different form of pride.
549.96 Million words | 2022-11-21 05:45Update
Fu Gui time-traveled to become Han Fu in the world of Three Kingdoms heroes, and then Han Fu time-traveled again with the Three Kingdoms heroes! (System flow) The third volume is even more exciting! PS: Important notice for the third volume, viewers under the age of 18 should watch with their parents, and older viewers should watch with their children! QQ Group: [group number]
207.16 Million words | 2022-04-06 15:29Update
In the late Ming Dynasty, it was a period of humiliation and heartbreak; some fought bravely, vowing to resist with their lives, while others humbly bowed and wavered. Right and wrong were muddled, and justice lost its standard. It was not only the collapse of the last Han Chinese dynasty in China, but also the greatest sorrow in Chinese history. However, a 21st-century special forces soldier, Shang Yi, returned to the fifteenth year of Chongzhen (year), gaining an opportunity to rectify the mistakes of three hundred years ago. This story is purely fictional. Please refrain from imitating Mu Linsen's new book, "Warrior's Journey Through the Warring States". It is now available for upload and participation in the new season of the online literature competition. We hope all readers will lend their support and vote. http://www.k.com/book/.html
403.69 Million words | 2021-07-13 15:10Update
Border jungle, private garden, urban jungle, it's all the same, fierce as ever. Amazon river, a bit of a challenge. In the battle of the jungle, who can compete? Only me, the jungle war god. Author's custom tag: hot-blooded special forces.
66.39 Million words | 2022-08-05 09:49Update
This is an era of beauty. This is an era of outstanding ministers. This is an era where poets lead in elegance. Here, there is Zhang Sanying, who marries the peach and apricot to the east wind. Here, there is Liu Sanbian, who endures trading fame for a life of simplicity and sings in a low voice. ..................................... This is the third year of Renzong Jingyou in the Great Song Dynasty. In this year, a dandy came. He didn't want to be an outstanding minister, nor did he want to be a poet. He only wanted to be a carefree private detective with a reputation that fills the world.
384.40 Million words | 2021-05-17 02:50Update
Liu Bei: Give me a hundred thousand bags of spicy strips, my army is losing motivation without them! Cao Cao: I haven't smoked for three days, I'm feeling anxious! Sun Quan: Are there any new episodes of Little Yellow Book recently? I'm getting itchy! Duke Qiao: How old are my children this year..................... Royal Attendant: After the weight loss program aired, many girls found partners... Zhang Fei: Is there any stock left of the limited edition Tiger Whip liquor?..................... The Three Kingdoms Supermarket has transparent pricing, fair and square. Copper coins, silver ingots, gold, and treasures, bring them all for exchange. The winds of Liu Feng are about to sweep the land three feet deep. QQ Group: Join us for a discussion, . Welcome!
81.84 Million words | 2022-08-03 22:35Update
The land is open and flat, with well-structured houses and beautiful fields, ponds, mulberry trees, and bamboo groves. The streets are busy, with the sounds of chickens and dogs. The people come and go, engaged in farming and wearing clothing like outsiders. Young and old, they all live happily. This is the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Gong, as well as Hanjia Village, envisioned by Yang Ming. Going from a village to a political power, Yang Ming transformed the late Ming Dynasty with the wisdom of a modern person.
315.84 Million words | 2023-03-05 15:09Update
The moon is hazy, the birds are hazy, Fireflies illuminate the night sky, Mountains are hazy, trees are hazy, Autumn insects buzz softly, Birds tire, the moon is full. It seems like a gentle whisper, Yet it evokes a sense of tenderness; Even the resolute heart eventually becomes soft... Since she met the spirited little girl Wei Chu, Ling Shan unconsciously stepped into Wei Pengfei's family, As time passed, they gradually and deeply attracted each other, But they were continuously obstructed by the innocent girl Chu Chu. By chance, Ling Shan discovered a book called "Miscellaneous Chronicles of Love and Tung Trees," Uncovering a hidden secret in Pengfei's heart...
317.18 Million words | 2022-09-16 23:09Update
Expelling the Daur invaders and restoring China, this is the dream of a generation. No other era has seen people, like those of that time, pouring out their passionate blood for their ideals, only for that brilliant moment of blooming… Hmm, this would be an exhilarating alternate history novel!
474.73 Million words | 2022-03-16 08:46Update
Only professionals can do professional things! When time travel becomes fashionable and trendy, history needs even more professional time travelers. Gao Xing, a member of the Dragon Group, who always dreamed of traveling back in time, finally fulfilled his wish and arrived in the chaotic late period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Without Song Yu's tribute, there is still Xiao Meiniang. I don't like violence, but I don't mind using it. I don't like the smell of copper, but I don't want anyone to have more money than me. I don't like dominating, but I like to have the world submit to my feet. I am not a savior, but I am the terminator! I will treat the people under my rule with the warmth of spring, treat women with the heat of summer, treat the island country and the stick people like the autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves, and treat enemies more cruelly than the harsh winter. - Gao Xing. If you think "The Great Success of Establishing the Sui Dynasty" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!
463.81 Million words | 2021-01-22 13:50Update
