Intriguing Alternate Historical Fiction Novels: Unraveling the Past to Rewrite the Future Are you a fan of historical fiction novels? Do you sometimes find yourself daydreaming about what would have happened if major historical events had taken a different turn? If so, then you'll be delighted to dive into the captivating realm of alternate historical fiction. These novels offer a unique twist on the past, reimagining pivotal moments and exploring the consequences of different choices. In this article, we will uncover some of the most recommended authors, novels, and websites for alternate historical fiction enthusiasts like you. 1. Philip K. Dick: Philip K. Dick is a literary genius who expertly blends science fiction with alternate history. His timeless classic, "The Man in the High Castle," imagines a world where the Axis Powers won World War II. This thought-provoking novel will keep you on the edge of your seat as it delves into a reality where Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan divide the United States. 2. Harry Turtledove: Known as the "Master of Alternate History," Harry Turtledove has crafted an extensive collection of novels in this genre. His series, "The Southern Victory," explores an alternate outcome to the American Civil War. With meticulous attention to detail, Turtledove immerses the reader in a world where the Confederacy triumphed, leading to a divided North America. 3. Kim Stanley Robinson: For those fascinated by the exploration of space and alternate history, Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Years of Rice and Salt" is a must-read. This epic novel reimagines a world devastated by the Black Death pandemic, where Muslim and East Asian civilizations rise to prominence, forever altering the course of history. 4. Recommended Websites: Apart from diving into these remarkable novels, you may also want to explore various online resources dedicated to alternate historical fiction. Goodreads is a valuable platform where avid readers share their favorite books in this genre. The Alternate History Weekly Update is another fantastic website that offers news, reviews, and recommendations for alternate history enthusiasts. Whether you're a history buff or simply love novels that challenge your perception of reality, alternate historical fiction is a captivating genre that will transport you to parallel worlds. These recommended authors and novels, along with the dedicated websites, will undoubtedly satisfy your craving for captivating stories that weave together imagination and historical events. Get ready to lose yourself in a compelling journey through the corridors of time!
The fierce gale roars, sweeping across thousands of miles, where horse hooves tread, lies the mighty Tang Empire!
354.12 Million words | 2020-08-16 15:40Update
Three emperors died in succession, and an unnoticed prince inexplicably ascended the throne, finding himself surrounded by danger. The Empress Dowager disliked him, constantly wanting to install a younger and more obedient emperor in his place. His half-brothers resented him, believing he had taken their rightful throne. The eunuchs and palace maids also despised him, thinking he was not fit to be a true emperor... The juvenile emperor had no choice but to save himself.
182.74 Million words | 2020-08-09 08:21Update
Yang Decheng, a diligent community worker, accidentally travels back to ancient times and becomes the most despised illegitimate son of the Ding family, Ding Hao. With neither power nor wealth, Ding Hao, who works as a coachman for his half-brother, harbors a dream of becoming a carefree and prosperous young master in this wicked society, living a peaceful life. Although his dream seems distant, Ding Hao remains undaunted. With the social experience accumulated from his community work, he adeptly navigates through people and events, seizing every opportunity to break free from confinement and strive for everything he desires. The power struggles of the Song dynasty, the joys and sorrows of Li Yu, the ambitions of Xiao Chuo in the Northern Kingdom, the secrets of the Golden Casket Alliance, the mysterious movements behind the scenes, Chen Tun's cunning plot to take Mount Huashan, the eternal regret of the Gao Liang River... The picturesque landscape, the beauty as poetic as a verse, the samsara world, where every step yields lotus blossoms.
356.55 Million words | 2020-11-15 02:01Update
With one closing of the eyes, and one opening of the eyes, Zhao Xu discovered that he had become a prince. The beauties were enchanting, the land of his jurisdiction was far away, and the country was in chaos. However, all he wanted was to guard his territory and live freely. But if any enemies dared to attack, they would never return, sending shivers down their spine...
236.11 Million words | 2020-09-24 08:00Update
The Three Generations of the Emperor's Legacy, Li Xing as the Martial Proxy! The prosperous era of the Great Tang, from the decline after Empress Wu Zetian, would it still be the renowned prosperous era if the rightful crown prince, Li Hong, had not died prematurely? In the female protagonist's court, powerful officials and cruel bureaucrats! When a different soul awakens in the Luoyang Palace, everything changes...
88.27 Million words | 2022-10-03 04:43Update
"Joy of Life" is a novel written by Mao Ni, and was first released on the Qidian Chinese website. The story gradually depicts the ups and downs of the Kingdom of Qing over several decades through the growth journey of a young man named Fan Xian. Throughout the course of several decades, we witness the rise and fall, as well as the changing of prominent figures across three generations. Two main storylines, Fan Xian's growth and Ye Qingmei's life, run through the entire novel, one in the light and the other in the dark, encompassing the storms and vicissitudes of the Kingdom of Qing over several decades.
395.88 Million words | 2022-11-25 09:22Update
The waist adorned with gold has been put away, Yet the news remains ordinary. The world desires to know the guest of the cold garden, Only a scholar reading in Jiangnan.
155.61 Million words | 2021-10-13 04:36Update
Ceng Yi, with his ancestral unique techniques and comprehensive knowledge in both Chinese and Western medicine, stood out in the highly competitive medical field. With just three prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine, he successfully cured the underlying cause of the provincial party secretary's wife's illness, earning high praise and an unprecedented appointment as an expert in the provincial healthcare specialist group. Once in office, he showcased his talents, consistently treating difficult and complicated ailments that even renowned Chinese and Western medical experts struggled with. With his noble medical ethics, he gained the admiration of both domestic and foreign patients and formed unbreakable bonds with numerous celebrities in politics, business, the military, and law enforcement, becoming their most trusted confidant...
244.83 Million words | 2020-07-15 14:48Update
This world consists of hundreds of countries, large and small. When it comes to land martial arts, the country of Ning is almost invincible. With its four borders and four military libraries, the ferocious wolves dominate the world. Wherever the land extends, the soldiers of Ning can plant their battle flag. However, beyond the seas where the wolves do not reach, there are always some people who refuse to accept. And thus, there emerges a young warrior wielding a sword and a spear, crossing the river with a single reed.
532.38 Million words | 2021-10-16 14:18Update
New book "The Tiger Son of the Zhao Family" seeks collection and recommendation. Aiming to be the prosperous prince of the Great Wei, I yearn to be a leisurely king in a prosperous era. My ambition lies in enjoying the extravagant lifestyle with beauties, wealth, and power, while also caring for the welfare of my family, country, people, and the safety of the state. If my brothers are virtuous, if my younger brother is wise, I will leisurely be a king among men. If you cannot strengthen the country, I will ascend the throne as the emperor! - Hongrun "If You Can't Do It, I Will"
674.58 Million words | 2022-07-12 00:06Update
The Song Dynasty came to an end without ever reclaiming Yan Yun. Throughout the entire Song Dynasty, they were constantly oppressed by foreign enemies... As the Southern Song Dynasty approached its demise, he vowed to accomplish the great ambitions that had eluded the dynasty for so long.
414.51 Million words | 2023-05-01 08:58Update
Saving your life means saving your political life. By a stroke of luck, he entered the ranks of the "Imperial Physician", serving as a part-official, part-physician. While demonstrating the powerful charm of traditional Chinese medicine, Zeng Yi also fulfilled his ideal of "healing the country as a top doctor", steadily rising in the world. This book has already been formally published under the new title "Chief Physician”. Brothers and sisters who enjoy this book can follow and buy it, available in major bookstores across the country and online platforms like Dangdang.
450.20 Million words | 2020-07-06 21:16Update
Subvert the late Qing Dynasty, manipulate the palace, feathered fans and silk hats, overturning the world with laughter and conversation. Produced by Canjun, it is bound to be a masterpiece. A story of the struggle of the founding emperor, a history of the expansion of Chinese civilization. A different kind of time-traveling novel, combining ease and enjoyment with historical depth. Who says you can't have both?
231.50 Million words | 2021-11-02 19:49Update
Shào, First is succession, second is guidance. In the year of the century, the Northern Song dynasty fell. Soon after, Emperor Zhao Guo of the ninth generation ascended the throne in Shangqiu, inheriting the rule of the Song dynasty and adopting the era name Jiànyán. However, within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as prime minister, Chen Dong was killed, Yue Fei was expelled from the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in the capital, and the anti-Jin military plans in Hebei were completely dismantled... After much effort, the officials and military of the entire court finally unified their thoughts and established the brilliant anti-Jin route of supporting Emperor Zhao's southern migration from Huaidian to Yangzhou. But as soon as they set out, after paying homage to the ancestral temple in Mingdao Palace in Bozhou, Emperor Zhao himself fell into the world-famous Nine Dragon Well. When he got up, he no longer recognized who his trusted confidants were! I want to resist the Jin dynasty! But where are my trusted confidants?! This is a sincere cry from a soul nine hundred years later. After reluctantly inheriting the name of the Great Song dynasty, he is determined to lead this court and the world onto a new path. Thus it is called Shào Sòng.
274.10 Million words | 2022-04-02 12:10Update
In that year, a streak of light emerged from beyond the sky and fell in the southeast. In that year, Emperor Xiaozong entrusted his heir by his bedside. In that year, the heavens and earth turned upside down, with thunderous waves filling the sky. It was also in that year that he carried on his father's legacy, serving as just a minor official. There are also two completed novels, "The Great Thief of the Film World" and "The Strongest Overlord of the Multiverse," with over a million words each. The author of these novels is well-established, with stable updates and a guaranteed reputation. Those who can't wait may give them a try.
283.63 Million words | 2022-04-03 09:55Update
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326.96 Million words | 2021-06-03 00:09Update
A military doctor from the United Nations peacekeeping force, he was transported back to ancient times after being hit by a roadside bomb while on a mission, reincarnating into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. As he grew up, he became the most unconventional child in the family, refusing to learn the ancestral traditions of Chinese medicine. While others prescribed various herbal remedies in their clinics, he took a different approach. If you had a fever, he would give you paracetamol; if you had pneumonia, he would prescribe amoxicillin; if you had appendicitis, he would perform surgery; and if a pregnant woman faced a difficult delivery, he had a
73.40 Million words | 2022-02-02 00:17Update
A poor young man unwilling to be ordinary, yearning to rise above mediocrity and become extraordinary. Due to a twist of fate, he became the previously weak and sickly noble. However, the fierce struggle for power at the pinnacle made the bonds of family appear incredibly indifferent. Through numerous ups and downs, he finally obtained the icy and scorching throne. When he one day ascended to a position of great authority, he finally awakened to the realization that, in order to obtain that supreme and absolute power, he would have to sacrifice a lifetime of freedom. PS: This book is already completed, please support the author's new book "The Conquest of Wutang," thank you! Custom author tags: Blood and Glory.
135.61 Million words | 2020-11-03 09:35Update
Accidentally sent the lucky money password to the homeroom teacher... Didn't expect her to react like this...
478.83 Million words | 2022-02-26 09:43Update
I, Yu Zhiqian, would rather die in poverty, starve to death, and be degraded to a commoner than become an emperor!
101.85 Million words | 2023-05-10 12:06Update
Liu Bian: "Strive for excellence, govern with high aspirations, and uphold Confucianism, to revive the prosperity of the Han dynasty for hundreds of years! Under the heavens, there shall be no land not ruled by the rightful king. His orders will be followed without question, by none other than Dong, Cao, Zhang..." Dong Zhuo: "Watch your words, OP!" Cao Cao: "+" Zhang Huang: "+!"
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