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A Fascinating Journey Through Historical Fiction: Exploring the Timeline

Are you a history enthusiast with a love for immersive storytelling? If so, historical fiction novels might just be your perfect literary escape! Stepping into the past through the pages of a well-crafted historical fiction novel allows you to experience different eras, connect with captivating characters, and gain a deeper understanding of historical events. In this article, we will take you on a journey through the timeline of historical fiction, showcasing some iconic periods and recommending must-read novels by talented authors.

1. Ancient Civilizations:

Travel back in time to the dawn of civilization with historical fiction set in ancient times. Immerse yourself in the intriguing worlds of ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, and Mesopotamia. One exceptional novel worth exploring is "The Egyptian" by Mika Waltari, a compelling tale set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten.

2. Medieval Europe:

Delve into the age of castles, knights, and chivalry with historical fiction set in medieval Europe. This captivating era is brimming with rich tales. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett is an epic novel that takes readers on a journey through 12th-century England, showcasing the construction of a grand cathedral and the lives of those involved.

3. Renaissance & Elizabethan Era:

Uncover the cultural and artistic advancements of the Renaissance and the intrigue of the Elizabethan era. Dive into "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco, a thrilling mystery set in a 14th-century Italian monastery. This novel seamlessly combines historical accuracy with captivating storytelling.

4. Colonial America:

Experience the birth of a nation with historical fiction set in colonial America. "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper is a classic novel that transports readers to the rugged landscapes of the American frontier during the French and Indian War.

5. Victorian Age:

Step into the elegant and complex society of the Victorian era, where societal norms and technological innovations collide. Immerse yourself in "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, a timeless romance novel that explores the challenges and expectations of 19th-century England's upper class.

6. World Wars:

Explore the impact of World War I and II through historical fiction that captures the human experience amidst the chaos of war. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that follows the intertwining lives of a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II.

7. Civil Rights Movement:

Engage with historical fiction that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement. "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett is a powerful novel set in the 1960s, illuminating the lives of African American maids working in white households in Mississippi.

Discovering the Best Resources for Historical Fiction:

To further your exploration of historical fiction, there are numerous websites and platforms where you can find recommendations and connect with fellow historical fiction enthusiasts. Goodreads, a popular online community for book lovers, offers curated lists and reviews specifically focused on historical fiction. The Historical Novel Society's website (historicalnovelsociety.org) is another valuable resource, providing comprehensive information, author interviews, and reviews.

In conclusion, historical fiction novels offer a captivating blend of history and imagination, allowing readers to experience the past in a unique and engaging way. Whether you are drawn to ancient civilizations, medieval Europe, or more recent historical events, there is a wealth of fascinating novels waiting to be discovered. So, embark on your own historical journey through the pages of these beloved books and let the past come alive.
Jungle God of War Fiction
Jungle God of War

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

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The Rise of Dragon in China Fiction
The Rise of Dragon in China

In the face of atrocities carried out under the name of "patriotism," others shied away in fear, but the psychologist Lin Yizhe stepped forward and rescued the police officer Zhao Yuetong from the hands of the "patriotic" mob. He himself was sentenced to death for accidentally killing several people. During the execution of the death penalty, a minor accident caused his soul to drift back to the late Qing Dynasty and he was reborn in a dying body. Although he went from having to losing everything, the newly awakened eyes were filled with hope! With the shell of a reborn body today, he challenges the unknown fate and marches forward in the wind and rain! I will rewrite the history of the great nation of China!

534.90 Million words | 2020-11-28 22:17Update

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Iron Eagle Soars Fiction
Iron Eagle Soars

"Iron Wing Soars" is finally completed. At this moment, my new book "Stormy Waters" has already been uploaded. I kindly ask all readers for your support.

471.34 Million words | 2021-08-02 17:55Update

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A carpenter in the central court during the late Ming Dynasty. Fiction
A carpenter in the central court during the late Ming Dynasty.

I am a woodworker in the mountains and specialize in woodworking, carving, and lacquering. I have been fortunate to receive the favor of the late emperor, who did not overlook my modest skills and bestowed upon me the rank of a successful candidate in the imperial examinations. I have been given opportunities beyond my station and am grateful for them. I am now entrusted by the emperor

558.28 Million words | 2021-05-20 03:09Update

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Transcending the Heartless Princess Fiction
Transcending the Heartless Princess

"Miss Yao Qingqing, the young lady of the Yao family, tore the imperial edict in front of everyone in the Golden Palace... In the capital city, every street and alley were buzzing with discussions. Everyone knew that Yao Qingqing, the lazy and gluttonous young lady of the Yao family, had no talent in music, chess, calligraphy,

56.13 Million words | 2022-10-19 05:13Update

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The New Legend of Wu Dalang. Fiction
The New Legend of Wu Dalang.

A guy prayed desperately at a life-or-death moment, "Please let me travel through time! My demands are not high, just a place of my own, a stable job, a beautiful wife, and a loyal and skilled brother who would be willing to sacrifice everything for me!" And with a swoosh, he traveled through time and found himself lying on a bed in ancient times. A stunning and charming young woman smiled and walked towards him, holding a bowl. With great tenderness, she said, "Husband, it's time to take your medicine!" -- The warm-hearted Wu Dalang conquers the heroes of Water Margin

248.05 Million words | 2022-11-19 16:35Update

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Heroes of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms

After a thousand years of dreaming, I woke up only to find myself as an injured soldier in the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Life seems full of despair, but as the protagonist, how could I not have a trick up my sleeve? Enter the Group of Heroes System, dedicated to cultivating the most powerful generals of the Three Kingdoms. To be proficient in both military and literature, it's simple! What? I can create my own generals? Perfect! This is

85.63 Million words | 2021-10-14 13:51Update

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Qing Song Fiction
Qing Song

When the solitary figure on the lonely ocean can only be mourned by future generations, when a hundred thousand soldiers and civilians of Yashan dive into the sea, becoming the nation's sorrow, a top student, a rich second-generation graduate from a prestigious university's history department, returns to the time when the Southeast Heaven was in turmoil seven hundred years ago, a collision of civilizations between the glorious Song Dynasty and the mighty Yuan Dynasty that changes the original course of history on the vast land of China

535.65 Million words | 2022-04-11 19:18Update

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Ming Dynasty Jiang Xiang Fiction
Ming Dynasty Jiang Xiang

Jiang Xiang, a man who dwells in the rivers and lakes, boasting the talent of a prime minister. Yes, I admit that I am a fraud, but I am a fraud with genuine knowledge and abilities. If they don't let me hold an official position? I can still engage in romantic affairs. If they don't let me get married? I can still make money through business. Damn it, they won't even let me make money? Well then, sorry, but

336.55 Million words | 2023-01-25 13:45Update

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The Empire's Dawn Fiction
The Empire's Dawn

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

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A Happy Life in Northern Song Dynasty Fiction
A Happy Life in Northern Song Dynasty

Traveling through time, striving for a happy and fulfilling bourgeois life...

568.18 Million words | 2023-04-17 16:07Update

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Time Traveling to 1640 Fiction
Time Traveling to 1640

A century-long cruise ship carrying passengers to visit the Xisha Islands unexpectedly traverses to Australia due to a thick fog. They must find a way to survive in this new environment.

367.52 Million words | 2020-09-20 14:49Update

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The Rivalry of 1451 in Europe Fiction
The Rivalry of 1451 in Europe

Through the years, the Han ethnic group survived amidst the struggles on the Crimean Peninsula. Starting from Crimea Island, they defeated the Genoese, assimilated the Tatars, and ventured northward, crossing the Dnieper River to control the Cossacks, turning them into the sword of the nation. The iron mines of Krivoy Rog and the Donbass coalfield forged

343.03 Million words | 2021-02-07 03:08Update

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Emperor Liu Hong Fiction
Emperor Liu Hong

Internet writer Liu Hong crossed over to the Han Dynasty and became the Emperor Han Lingdi with the same name. Having suffered oppression in his past life, he swore to live only for himself in this life and become a happy but incompetent ruler. Becoming a ruler like Lingdi, who was unrivaled, was not easy for Liu Hong. Anything Lingdi had done, Liu Hong wanted to do as well; anything Lingdi had not done, Liu Hong also wanted to do. He brought all the famous beauties such as He Meiren, Wang Meiren, Cai Yan, Diaochan, Xiaoqiao, and Zhen Fu into his harem. In order to enrich his harem, he even competed with the world, building not one, but two

137.68 Million words | 2023-01-26 23:41Update

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System Dominates the World Fiction
System Dominates the World

In life, one should strive to become a remarkable person. Even in death, one should become a heroic spirit. Liu Sheng said so. "Go to hell," Chen Kun said irritably. "I just want to make money, you know, the kind of millionaire. What do generals, high-ranking officials, and dukes have to do with me?"

342.16 Million words | 2023-06-17 11:14Update

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Wolf Fang Special Forces team Fiction
Wolf Fang Special Forces team

Wolf Fang's blade, the jungle's war god, iron-blooded tenderness, who can contend with him? Even in defeat, his opponents' limbs will be broken. In victory, his pride soars to the heavens! Witness the legendary tale of a new recruit, seeking revenge for his comrades, standing by his cherished friends without hesitation, and shedding his blood for his country. With a flying knife, a steel spear, exceptional martial arts skills, and a fervent spirit, follow the extraordinary journey of Wang Feng, from a new recruit to a revered warlord, ascending to the pinnacle of the world. The trials of the new recruit company, the arduous training of the special forces team, the hardships endured on missions, the unwavering bond between kindred spirits, and the sincere camaraderie of blood brothers - they are not only hot-blooded comrades, but also the

524.95 Million words | 2023-04-18 02:11Update

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Don't treat time travel as a job. Fiction
Don't treat time travel as a job.

Have you ever seen someone use "time travel" as a job? Have you tried to capture a fugitive from the Warring States period at a Metro supermarket? Don't pay for him, or you'll end up broke. Or maybe pay the fine for drunk driving by Li Bai? Remember, never let him drive again. Also, the whole team works overtime and goes on business trips to the Tang Dynasty, chasing after the "number one fugitive in Chang'an," Emperor Tang Xuanzong. Oh, Your Majesty, please don't panic. Our director's name is not An Lushan. By the way, have you seen a missing university student? Doesn't this job sound great? Especially if it comes with the benefits of a

472.69 Million words | 2020-08-24 21:39Update

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Iron-Blooded Qin Ge Fiction
Iron-Blooded Qin Ge

History is always astonishingly similar. Often, right from the beginning, the outcome is already predetermined. Maybe you want to change your own destiny, maybe you think you have escaped, but when you touch those scars of history, unaware, the hands of inertia have already gently pushed you from behind. A new path, a new journey, but ultimately, there is only one destination. Here, there are no time travel or reincarnation, only an iron-blooded Great Qin in a parallel timeline. Everything here seems so familiar, yet upon closer inspection, it feels so unfamiliar. Perhaps you already know the result, but are you sure the process you know is true? So now, the story begins... Created by Ying Guangxin, friends who enjoy this work can join in and discuss together (chat). Thank you for your support!

222.17 Million words | 2022-01-17 12:47Update

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Fahrenheit Three Kingdoms Fiction
Fahrenheit Three Kingdoms

A minor actor from Hengdian unexpectedly transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as Hua Xiong. In this life, he refuses to play a supporting role again! Starting from Sishui Pass, he reverses his fate, defeating Guan Yu, killing Dong Zhuo, and vying for dominance over the world! Watch how he creates a path to become the protagonist in this turbulent era!

590.77 Million words | 2020-07-29 03:32Update

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God-level figure Fiction
God-level figure

"I came into this world to become someone great! A god-tier figure to be admired by all for eternity!" Surrounded by a group of loli and beautiful women, the indulgent and arrogant Xie Niancheng declared. Let's witness how a wayward youth rises in this chaotic world!

540.00 Million words | 2021-10-17 10:44Update

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Thundering War Soldier Fiction
Thundering War Soldier

Hulei Taiji: A martial art focused on practical combat, alternating between hardness and softness, speed and slowness, with resounding strength. Yen Nianlang: An orphan raised by wolves, who rounded off his edges in society while keeping his wild nature hidden. This is the story of a common soldier, who, through unexpected events, transformed from an ordinary to a legendary soldier, from a forest guard to a determined special forces warrior. This story is highly realistic, but please do not identify with it. I will also never admit it, so it is a fabricated reality.

295.29 Million words | 2023-06-12 05:35Update

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