Nonfiction historical novels offer readers a unique blend of facts and storytelling, taking them on captivating journeys through pivotal moments in history. If you're a fan of this genre or looking for some gripping reads, you're in for a treat. In this article, we'll explore some notable nonfiction historical novels, their accomplished authors, and recommend some websites where you can discover and delve into this intriguing genre. 1. "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson: Erik Larson is renowned for his ability to meticulously recreate historical events and intrigue readers with his vivid storytelling. "The Devil in the White City" seamlessly blends the true story of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago with the sinister tale of serial killer H.H. Holmes. This gripping novel provides a chilling glimpse into the dark underbelly of the fair, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and true crime lovers alike. 2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr: Set during World War II, Anthony Doerr's "All the Light We Cannot See" follows two protagonists whose lives eventually intertwine – a blind French girl and a German orphan turned radio technician. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel beautifully captures the resilience of the human spirit amidst the chaos of war. Doerr's lyrical prose and meticulous attention to detail transport readers to the heart of the era, making it an unforgettable reading experience. 3. "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot: Rebecca Skloot's "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" is a fascinating blend of science, history, and biography. It delves into the true story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were unknowingly harvested for scientific research in the 1950s. Skloot's narrative explores the ethical implications of medical advancements and sheds light on Henrietta's impact on modern medicine. This thought-provoking novel is perfect for readers interested in the intersection of science and history. 4. "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer: Jon Krakauer's "Into the Wild" is a gripping account of the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who abandoned his conventional life to live alone in the Alaskan wilderness. Krakauer's meticulous research and firsthand interviews unravel McCandless's motivations, challenges faced, and tragic end. This thought-provoking novel is not only a tale of adventure but also raises deeper questions about societal norms and the pursuit of happiness. For those eager to dive deeper into the realm of nonfiction historical novels, several websites provide a wealth of information and recommendations: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): Goodreads offers a vast collection of user-generated reviews, ratings, and book recommendations. Their historical fiction section provides an excellent starting point, with numerous lists curated by genre enthusiasts. 2. BookBub (www.bookbub.com): BookBub sends personalized ebook deals straight to your inbox. By selecting historical fiction as your preferred genre, you'll receive handpicked recommendations and discounted ebook offers tailored to your tastes. 3. Historical Novel Society (historicalnovelsociety.org): The Historical Novel Society website offers readers a comprehensive directory of the best historical fiction novels, author interviews, features, and reviews. It serves as an invaluable resource for both avid fans and newcomers to the genre. Immerse yourself in the world of nonfiction historical novels, where captivating stories merge with historical accuracy. Whether you're intrigued by true crime, fascinated by past events, or simply love a good tale rooted in history, these novels and resources are sure to satisfy your cravings for knowledge and entertainment. Happy reading!
Sulo is reborn and raised by a creepy old man since childhood. He thought that the heavy responsibility of saving the world would be entrusted to him from then on. But little did he know that just as he grew up, he was dispatched to the imperial capital to be the bodyguard of a young lady. From then on, charming maids, beautiful courtesans, iron-blooded widows, silly princesses, mischievous princesses, domineering queens, and more, they all came one after another… Sulo wiped away the drool at the corner of his mouth and said seriously, "Those who do not vote, do not bookmark, and do not reward, shall not approach this young master." [PS: New author, new book, seeking recommendations and bookmarks!]
489.58 Million words | 2020-07-26 09:50Update
If life were not limited to one existence, I would certainly reign over the myriad realms. In the tenth year of the Hongwu reign, Zhu Yuanzhang traveled to the year 1622 using a life simulator, arriving in the late Ming Dynasty. As he opened the history books and saw Zhu Di usurping the throne, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. Seeing the Great Ming War God sacrificing a million soldiers in battle, his expression turned somewhat dark. And when he learned that peasant uprisings were rampant during the reign of Chongzhen, with the Great Ming Empire on the verge of collapse, he could no longer sit idly by. All you unworthy descendants, get out of my way! What "Later Jin," what "King of Yan," Zhu Yuanzhang will make you all understand what
62.42 Million words | 2021-10-12 11:54Update
Prince Shen Yuli, who was down and out, found a young eunuch in the deserted garden. The eunuch had fair skin, a beautiful appearance, and a clever and adorable demeanor, but he was a bit noisy. Like a sparrow. Sparrows have wild nature and need to be properly restrained, or they will fly away. One day, the thread that tied them together snapped with a crack. I recommend and collect the new novel "Nine Lives Phoenix Destiny" and "I Invite You to Carry the Plaque", please support. Love you all! (づ￣￣)づ╭?～
146.77 Million words | 2023-06-01 05:33Update
The country's rivers and mountains enter the war map, The people rejoice in their simple lives. Do not speak to me of becoming a noble, One general's achievement costs the lives of thousands! "The world is in chaos, the divine book is revealed; The chosen ones, with iron resolve; Three thousand miles of mountains and rivers, One lifetime should not be in vain!" "I, from Konoha, bear the weight of a thousand catties, Carrying the burden of tens of thousands of miles of land and rivers. I cannot let tears drown my courage, Nor lose the essence of a true man!" "Master, we, the Hanyue Tigers, with iron bones as our armor, Proudly shed our blood for our cause! We will dye our robes with blood, Together with heaven and earth, if we die, we die together..." "If you want to taste the blood and flesh of our army, You must first ask for it from my hands wielding a long blade!" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A plot brewing for a thousand years slowly unfolds...
323.39 Million words | 2020-09-15 22:52Update
Modern loser Xiang Yun is reincarnated into the end of Eastern Han Dynasty. He unexpectedly rebirths in a bandit's lair, and engages in a battle of wits and bravery with Guan Hai, who has turned to a life of banditry. After cleverly escaping, they enter the city to seek help, but are constrained by Han laws. Xiang Yun has no choice but to head to the capital to plea his case. On the way, they encounter a mountain tiger, and in a critical moment, Xiang Yun is unexpectedly saved by the renowned warrior Xu Chu from the Three Kingdoms era. Xiang Yun cleverly forms a bond with Xu Chu and together they enter Luoyang to plea their case. On their return journey, they encounter Dian Wei, who angrily kills a local tyrant, and they save him. The three companions travel together, vanquish the mountain stronghold, and bestow benevolence and righteousness, establishing their names in the Eastern Han era. What? The Shu Han minister Xiang Lang is my brother? Xiang Chong is my nephew? Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang are my elder brother's good friends? Sima Hui is my teacher? Xiang Yun is pleasantly surprised. Then, what about Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, and Xu Shu...my junior brothers? Wow haha...Three Kingdoms, here I come...Xiang Yun looks up to the sky and laughs uncontrollably...dreaming with drool...recruiting fierce generals, seizing territories. In this impassioned era, how will Xiang Yun make his choices? PS: This story is fantastical and purely fictional. Please do not imitate! QQ group: [omitted].
438.56 Million words | 2021-08-12 21:31Update
In the 21st century, college student Hu Yang mysteriously travelled back to the eve of the downfall of the Ming Dynasty in South Ming Hongguang era and became a guerrilla general in the Huang Degong division of the Ming army: Pang Yue. South Ming, to the Chinese nation, was a tragic era. The Manchus took advantage of the internal strife among the Han people and, with their inferior forces, managed to conquer and occupy the entire continent in just a few short years, nearly extinguishing the Han civilization. In the face of this collapsing empire, with no prominent status or powerful cheat codes, all Hu Yang had was a sense of responsibility and confidence in the Chinese nation, along with a group of loyal comrades. Despite the seemingly powerful enemies in front of him, he still raised his spear without hesitation to uphold the dignity of his people. With golden armor and iron cavalry, frost-covered swords and icy daggers, let us witness how this "scholar" leads his fierce army and writes a legendary tale of all the land and mountains of the Nine Provinces belonging to China! Book fans QQ group:
248.98 Million words | 2023-05-15 09:58Update
The military adviser of the Nine Tripods is revered even more than the emperor, possessing unparalleled loyalty and virtue. Outwardly, he dares to draw his sword against the vassals; inwardly, he is willing to take on the responsibilities of a servant. His unrestrained demeanor attracts both attention and admiration, causing people to willingly follow him. With a penchant for killing, his loved ones find joy while his enemies endure pain, resulting in divergent opinions from the world. He remarks, "Worldly matters hold no benefit for me; I only yearn for the company of a beautiful woman by the clear waters." If you, dear readers, find "The Military Adviser of the Nine Tripods" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
107.68 Million words | 2020-09-28 02:43Update
Following the principle of "delving into history while transcending history", the author depicts the intricate and grand historical process of a peasant uprising that took place many years ago. The novel revolves around the transformation of Li Zicheng's peasant uprising from weakness to strength, the overthrow of the Ming Dynasty, and the resistance against the invading Qing army. It presents a multi-perspective, multi-faceted, and multi-level panorama of the tumultuous events during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, as well as the tragic end of the peasant uprising, revealing the laws governing peasant wars and historical development.
380.97 Million words | 2021-06-22 06:13Update
The homebody geek played CF all night at home and inexplicably found himself on the battlefield of the anti-Japanese war.
413.61 Million words | 2021-11-30 20:07Update
It was a dark era with numerous internal crises and formidable external enemies, yet also a glorious Ming Dynasty that never yielded territory, compensation, allegiance, tribute, and where the emperor defended the nation
185.78 Million words | 2023-04-03 06:50Update
On June 11th, in the second year of the Xianfeng reign, a woman slowly walked into the Shunzhen Gate, later to be known as the evil Dowager Empress, Satan's wife, and the Iron-blooded Queen, Cixi. Little did anyone know that history would take a drastically different turn. "When the Lobster Army returned triumphant alongside the Gallic Rooster at the Baili Bridge, the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion had already quietly ignited the gunsmoke in India. The brightest jewels on the crown of the Queen of England were about to gather dust. As the Russian bear's reach into the Far East was severed, the awakening dragon had set its sights on the succulent meats of Lake Baikal and Alaska. As the Meiji Restoration began to take shape, the Beiyang Fleet, born out of the twenty-year Westernization Movement, visited Japan with the might of a second Black Ship..." In the Jien Hall of the Yuanmingyuan, under the carved moon and opened sky, Xingzhen set aside the chapter of the Tongdaotang and opened her eyes. She looked at her unusually long lifeline in the palm of her hand, and her eyes emitted a daunting radiance. Since I am Cixi, then no one shall be spared!
108.73 Million words | 2022-09-06 11:21Update
The next generation aircraft carrier Beijing, during a mission, travelled back to the time of the Sino-Japanese War. They captured the Japanese fleet, annihilated the invading Japanese army in Korea, bombed Tokyo, resisted the Eight-Nation Alliance, and occupied Russian territories. The soldiers on board used advanced scientific technology from the future to change the destiny of a nation. Just as the Chinese nation was flourishing, the soldiers on board did not expect that their time travel would
195.60 Million words | 2022-08-10 08:16Update
It's unjust. A manhole on the road has thrown me back into the chaotic era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. I have neither profound martial arts skills nor extraordinary knowledge. I'm just a lover of history. In this dark age, I have no choice but to show how a fallen noble can rise against all odds. With bare hands, I will reclaim Hanzhong, establish control over Western Shu, bring peace to the
490.70 Million words | 2021-05-04 13:34Update
The reincarnated warrior was born with exceptional martial skills. He rose through the ranks, fought at Xuanwu Gate, relocated to the solitude of Pei Ji, and engaged in conflict with prominent families. After thinking that the prosperous era of
255.71 Million words | 2022-08-05 16:08Update
【【Entries for the Creation History Genre Writing Contest - Magnificent Tang Dynasty Era】】Participating Work: Currently in the preparation phase for a new book, tentatively titled "Every Member of the Transmigrators with a System is a Father," in the fantasy genre.
172.81 Million words | 2022-07-22 14:26Update
Due to a series of unfortunate events, the legendary warrior Lu Bu found himself inexplicably transported to a different timeline. If he were to be in a world where might makes right, would his fate still be as tragic?
6.67 Million words | 2022-07-17 21:58Update
"This world is truly terrifying..." murmured Zhang Taibai as he gazed at the scene unfolding on the surface of the South Pacific Ocean. In front of the cruise ship he was on, a muscular man wearing emerald green shorts was wielding a trident, engaging in a fierce battle with a gigantic king squid, whose body stretched over a hundred meters, resembling a sea monster. "I never imagined that there would be such formidable beings in this world..." Zhang Taibai mused. Suddenly, he furrowed his brows and shouted somewhat displeasedly at the muscular man, "Hey, hey, hey, I'm talking to you! You can continue fighting, but don't come running towards me. Go play somewhere else!" As soon as he spoke, Zhang Taibai waved his sleeve... Countless sword qi surged, creating tumultuous waves that sent both the man and the sea monster flying! (To all the experts who critique the cover and synopsis, I did my best! This is truly a great book. If you don't like the synopsis, you can just dive right in. Highly recommended, I promise!!!)
58.19 Million words | 2020-07-15 09:27Update
Drunk, I rest on the beauty's knees; Awake, I grasp the power of the world. This is the life a man should have! Zhao Dongting reincarnates as an emperor and constantly strives for this small goal. Join the book's discussion group: [group name/chat ID].
477.72 Million words | 2022-06-01 05:54Update
During the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the waters near the Xijin Ferry in Zhenjiang Prefecture were turbulent, and shipwrecks were common. Kang Damao and Shen Luobin, two young men, led the people in managing the silt at the bottom of the river, but an accident occurred. From then on, the Kang and Shen families became mortal enemies, and Kang Dayong, the twelfth-generation descendant of the "Million Kang" family, also known as Damao, developed shipping on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, revitalized the family business, managed the canal, and served the nation. This book has been officially selected as a key incubation project for the "Grand Canal Culture" theme in the online literary works section organized by the National Press and Publication Administration.
561.25 Million words | 2023-04-02 21:37Update
During the period of the Two Jin Dynasties and the Southern and Northern Dynasties, when the Five Hu (non-Han ethnic groups) invaded and chaos reigned, human lives were as insignificant as grass and hay. The Han people were regarded as lambs waiting to be slaughtered, with only one in ten Han people surviving. In such times, who could possess extraordinary talent and prowess? Let us witness how Shi Jia will turn the tide and restore the mighty glory of Great Han.
297.92 Million words | 2022-12-19 18:18Update
