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Best Time Travel Historical Fiction: A Journey Through the Ages

Are you a fan of both historical fiction and time travel? If so, you're in for a treat! In this article, we will explore some of the best time travel historical fiction novels that will transport you to different eras and captivate your imagination. Whether you're intrigued by ancient civilizations, the Renaissance period, or World War II, there's a book on this list that will fulfill your cravings for both history and time-traveling adventures. So, grab your virtual passport, and let's embark on a literary journey through the ages!

1. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon:
Travel back to 18th-century Scotland with Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who accidentally steps through time and finds herself amidst political intrigues, romance, and ancient clan feuds. This epic series spans multiple books and has been adapted into a popular television series, making it a must-read for fans of time travel and historical romance.

2. "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger:
Dive into this heart-wrenching love story about Henry, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel involuntarily, and Clare, his artist wife. Spanning decades, this novel beautifully combines elements of romance, drama, and historical events, creating a truly unforgettable reading experience.

3. "11/22/63" by Stephen King:
If you're fascinated by the 1960s and the Kennedy assassination, this novel is a must-read. Jake Epping discovers a time portal that leads to the past, and he decides to go back in time to prevent the murder of President Kennedy. Stephen King's masterful storytelling blends historical events with a touch of suspense and supernatural elements, making this a riveting read.

4. "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" by Mark Twain:
Step into the world of medieval England with this classic novel by Mark Twain. When a 19th-century engineer named Hank Morgan finds himself in King Arthur's court, he uses his knowledge of modern technology to alter the course of history. Twain's satirical take on the Middle Ages creates a thought-provoking and entertaining reading experience.

5. "The Doomsday Book" by Connie Willis:
In this Hugo and Nebula award-winning novel, historian Kivrin Engle travels back in time to 14th-century England to study firsthand the era's people and their customs. However, when an epidemic breaks out, Kivrin finds herself trapped in a dangerous and chaotic past. This gripping tale combines meticulous historical research with the excitement of time travel.

When it comes to reading about time travel and historical fiction, there's no shortage of fantastic novels to choose from. These recommendations will transport you to different time periods, allowing you to experience history like never before. Remember to check reputable book review websites and online retailers for reader reviews and additional recommendations.

So, whether you prefer Scottish highlands, romantic dramas, thrilling adventures, or medieval satire, these time travel historical fiction novels will satisfy your craving for captivating stories that blend history and the supernatural. Happy reading, time-travelers!
The Number One General of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Number One General of the Three Kingdoms

One Lu, two Zhao, three Dian Wei, four Guan Yu, five Ma Chao, six Zhang Fei. Huang, Xu, Sun, Tai, two Xiahou, two Zhang, Xu, Pang, Gan, Zhou, Wei. Zhang Xiu, the divine spear, and Wen Yan, though brave, were doomed to a tragic fate. Twenty-four famous generals of the Three Kingdoms, finally Deng Ai and Jiang Wei. In the era of the Three Kingdoms, outstanding generals emerged one after another, shining with brilliance. It is fortunate to be reborn in such a grand era, dueling and dancing with numerous famous generals on the battlefield, which is a stroke of luck. Braving the three armies, strategizing on the battlefield, this is the dream and passion of a passionate man. When stepping into this grand era, one can only say: The first general of the Three Kingdoms, who can surpass me?

411.13 Million words | 2021-09-11 15:06Update

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Assassin Mad Queen Fiction
Assassin Mad Queen

She sold her soul to the assassin group for the man she fell in love with, and waited eagerly for the day he would marry her. However, she witnessed her beloved man engage in an incestuous relationship with her cousin. Unable to bear it any longer, she killed the unfaithful couple and swore that in her next life, she would never fall in love with another man again... However, when she suddenly time-traveled to a period in history that never existed, she found herself surrounded by numerous handsome men. And this seemingly sweet man...

338.03 Million words | 2021-07-12 20:30Update

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The Great Tang Divine Dynasty. Fiction
The Great Tang Divine Dynasty.

The Eighteen Heroes of Sui and Tang dynasties were all extraordinary. Qin Shuobao broke the river with a single halberd, Li Yuanba shattered the mountain with a hammer, and Yu Chi Gong marched fearlessly amidst ten thousand troops. As the protagonist, Liu Li was equally impressive, supporting the sky with a single pillar!

63.33 Million words | 2020-12-08 11:07Update

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Divine Physician of the Great Song Fiction
Divine Physician of the Great Song

Zhao Lei, a veteran who grew up in a hospital, returned to the early period of the Renzong reign of the Northern Song Dynasty. At that time, the country was the most prosperous and powerful in the world, but

307.49 Million words | 2022-11-06 04:26Update

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Ming Dynasty Grand Duke Fiction
Ming Dynasty Grand Duke

The heavens bestow great tasks upon men, but first they must...cross over? Li Li, a modern young man, unexpectedly travels through time to the Ming Dynasty. With his modern thinking, Li Li rises through the ranks of the Ming officialdom, fighting against corrupt officials and cunning commoners, stabilizing the borderlands, and guiding Zhu Houzhao onto the right path

500.35 Million words | 2021-07-08 23:00Update

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The Strongest Special Forces King Fiction
The Strongest Special Forces King

【Hottest New Book】He is the youngest soldier king of the Dragon Group in China, codenamed Yan Wang. He is the only terrifying existence to fully activate the power of the Bloodline Dragon. In order to protect his sister-in-law, he transforms into an urban mad wolf, becoming the most troublesome devil in the hearts of his enemies. His name is Ye Kai, and his life motto is, "As the Yan Wang, I'll make sure you die by the third watch, who dares to let anyone survive until the fifth watch!" Author's custom tags: Bloodthirsty Special Forces.

306.89 Million words | 2022-02-24 14:41Update

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The Live Stream: Me as Cao Zhi Fiction
The Live Stream: Me as Cao Zhi

I came softly, I waved my wings quietly, and then embarked on the path of marrying a wealthy beauty, becoming a CEO, and heading for the peak of life without return.

216.66 Million words | 2021-11-22 06:42Update

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Rebirth: Rise of the Republic Era 2 Fiction
Rebirth: Rise of the Republic Era 2

Your dreams linger deep within the kapok trees. Your love rests on Changzhou Island. We have never met, Yet we reunite today. Because of a man's vow, Because of distant pursuit, The barren fields bathe in blood, The icy glaciers quench the thirst of horses. Staining our youth with crimson, The passion of those years, Marching on tirelessly, commanding authority in all directions, Conquering the world, all for the peacefulness of Huaxia.

559.96 Million words | 2021-07-27 08:51Update

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The Distant Little Scholar Fiction
The Distant Little Scholar

A century-old engineering student travels back in time and becomes a poor scholar. To his surprise, his mind is equipped with a library filled with all kinds of knowledge! In this life, he's determined to not only become a high-ranking official but also have fun with it. With the rising sun as his witness, Li Yi vows to take his first step in this world. 'Stop!' A stunning woman atop a tall horse orders his capture. 'Tie him up!' A group of fierce bandits charge towards him... On his wedding night, as he looks at the gorgeous woman entering his room... Li Yi's aspirations take a slight turn. Being a government official? Who cares? Becoming a noble or minister? Boring! He wants to be the king of bandits! Book club chat: [chat group], everyone is welcome to join! (Important reminder: This book is meant to be read lightheartedly, please don't take it too seriously!)

525.11 Million words | 2022-07-05 10:56Update

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White-Haired Empress Fiction
White-Haired Empress

Inside the scarlet brocade tent, she was forced to feign pleasure, her three thousand dark strands turning into snow in the eyes of the impassioned man. Outside the scarlet brocade tent, her husband indulged in revelry with another beauty, both smiling as they watched a vivid portrayal of the real world's erotic display... As the red light tore apart, falling piece by piece in the wind. She struggled to step out, the silvery strands dancing in the breeze, ultimately piercing the heart of whom? "How... How could it be you?" An incredulous exclamation, he, once boasting of being cold-hearted, tumbled into an endless abyss from that moment, experiencing a lifetime of painful regret...

189.20 Million words | 2022-06-30 18:00Update

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Warhawk in Tang. Fiction
Warhawk in Tang.

He arrived in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, but instead of falling into the concentration camps of beautiful women in Chang'an and Luoyang, he was casually thrown into the ancient land of the Han and Tang dynasties, the Western Regions, which is now the Central Asian region. He fears no harsh living environment, brandishes his sword high, snatches Turanian people's cattle and sheep, captures Qizu people's castles, and takes the wife of the Great Kara Khan; he builds the city of Jiningyuan, opens up the Silk Road, saves princesses, and wins the hearts of rare beauties in a millennium. He is the thorn in the eyes of the various nomadic tribes, the nightmare of the Anshi rebels, and the enemy of the treacherous officials and rebels of the Great Tang Dynasty. With plots and schemes, and the ferocity of powerful nomadic soldiers, he scorns them, slashing through with his sword, dispersing the smoke and clouds, and then he looks again, the emperor's throne seems within reach...

39.07 Million words | 2021-09-20 04:26Update

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The Heroic Journey of the Fire-Wielding Warriors Fiction
The Heroic Journey of the Fire-Wielding Warriors

The three-month-long Battle of Shanghai was a scene of carnage, with corpses littering the fields and rivers flowing with blood. The city of Nanjing was draped in a crimson cloak by the souls of the countless victims. The Battle of Xuzhou and the defense of Wuhan were also filled with fallen heroes. A chance encounter between a young and naive student named Tangcheng and a captain in the National Army changed his destiny forever. Driven by a sense of loyalty and righteousness, Tangcheng embarked on a long journey. He transformed from a rookie soldier on the battlefield to a battle-hardened veteran known as the "Longevity Ghost" by his comrades. Bold as a fierce tiger, fearless as steel. Sworn never to retreat until the enemy is defeated. With this book, we pay tribute to the brave souls who sacrificed themselves for our country. Though they may be gone, their spirits will forever live on in our nation's soul.

273.60 Million words | 2021-12-30 12:23Update

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Vietnam, 1954. Fiction
Vietnam, 1954.

Saigon. Explosions every day, mysterious intrigues of various countries, successful or unsuccessful coups, constant crises, gunshots and bullets flying, a constant flow of colorful characters... Here, there is only smoke of gunpowder. What can one do when reborn in a country on the brink of disappearing? Rain falls from the sky, a girl gets married, let's just fight, because if we don't, we'll be taken advantage of by fishermen. Li Weimin stands on the embankment of Confucius Street, arms wide open, saying, "Welcome to Saigon!" PS: Join our communication group, all new and old readers are welcome. PS: The completed novel "Superintendent Li" has never gone on hiatus, so readers can confidently collect it.

256.46 Million words | 2021-08-30 01:23Update

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Please call me William III. Fiction
Please call me William III.

On that day, German soldiers silently lined up and began their journey back to Germany. They may not have failed, but they would taste the tears of failure! If only there were ifs, everything would have changed...

315.65 Million words | 2023-02-14 03:55Update

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How far is happiness? Fiction
How far is happiness?

In the late decade of the last century, Li Ping, a female worker at the Baoding Tobacco Factory, harboring dreams of marriage, slipped a tiny note into a cigarette box. This note would pave the way for her marriage to Officer Wu Tianliang, but her married life was far from happy. Gradually, she became close friends with Wang Xiaomao, a subordinate of her husband. Shortly after, Wu Tianliang's unit was transformed, becoming the North China Engineering Bureau, and he continued his involvement in the construction of the National Defense Line Nine...

296.88 Million words | 2023-05-06 18:39Update

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Strong man Fiction
Strong man

[Contracted Work by Fourth Editing Group] Conquering the Xiongnu on horseback, the flames of war rage under Emperor Han Wu, as the army of the reborn soldier leads hundreds of thousands of iron cavalry through countless bloody battles, forging a legendary feat that belongs to the Han ethnic group for ages.

453.64 Million words | 2023-03-15 01:51Update

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The Days I am Coveted by the Big Shots in the Animal World Fiction
The Days I am Coveted by the Big Shots in the Animal World

After transforming into an animal, An Jiu wishes to rely on powerful figures to live an easy life. However, in every world, he becomes the target of various big shots. In the first world, he becomes a lion and clings to the thigh of the handsome lion king, thinking that he can live a carefree life from then on. But after a great war, the lion king, covered in wounds, drags him back for mating... An Jiu: 'Although I did achieve my goal of living an easy life, the lion king really lacks empathy. I cannot give birth to cubs, so why does he always drag me into the bushes? QAQ' Through the relentless efforts of the lion king, An Jiu surprisingly gives birth to cubs. An Jiu: '???'.

548.12 Million words | 2022-11-23 17:18Update

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Late Ming Dynasty bandit Fiction
Late Ming Dynasty bandit

Fan Jinyan, who is reincarnated into a low-ranking soldier in the Wei troops during the chaotic era of the late Ming dynasty, falls into the clutches of a beautiful female bandit who tricks him into joining her gang in order to fill his stomach. The emperor has three palaces, six departments, and seventy-two concubines? The emperor possesses boundless wealth, with silver that cannot be spent? Well then, I want to be an emperor too. Witness how an ambitious bandit takes step by step to ascend the throne of the emperor.

507.07 Million words | 2023-05-03 21:10Update

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The Legend of Steel Backbone in the Late Ming Dynasty Fiction
The Legend of Steel Backbone in the Late Ming Dynasty

The bloody battle on the Hun River in Shenyang during the later period of the Ming Dynasty saw the last brave soldiers of the Qi Family Army, Zhejiang Army, and White Pole Army fighting against the ten thousand Jurchen cavalry. In the end, the Ming army was defeated and destroyed. In this battle, the Ming army killed over ten thousand Jurchen soldiers, leaving behind the last pride of the Great Ming. Our protagonist, Zhang Dou, woke up to find himself a member of this army. Can he survive the perilous battle on the Hun River? Will he lead his troops to defeat the Jurchen and become the indomitable backbone of China? Stay tuned

490.54 Million words | 2022-03-23 20:56Update

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Superstar with a gun. Fiction
Superstar with a gun.

Do you think I am a singer? Yes, indeed I am a singer! But you surely don't know that with a gun in my hand, I am the god of war, mercilessly killing on the battlefield! Do you think I am a soldier? Yes, indeed I am a soldier! But you surely don't know that when I strum the guitar, my singing voice can captivate you endlessly! Taking up a pen, the pieces I write can intoxicate people! Putting on a costume, the roles I perform can leave an unforgettable impression on you for a lifetime! So, in fact, I am a gun-wielding superstar!

561.52 Million words | 2020-08-26 23:24Update

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Surviving at the end of the Western Jin Dynasty. Fiction
Surviving at the end of the Western Jin Dynasty.

Traversing the end of Western Jin Dynasty, I became an ordinary member among the masses, forced to engage in dangerous private salt trading for survival. Little did I know, it was through this endeavor that I would establish a great dominion, making light of the chaos brought upon by the Five Barbarians. Behold the rise of Wei Shuo, the one who will seize the world from Jin! During the Yongjia era, demons danced recklessly, scholars fled to the south, and common people suffered. With a sweep of the southern wind, Hu's dust settled, and I embarked on a journey to Chang'an and beyond. This is my Huaxia, a new turning point in history, as a new chapter of Huaxia poetry begins! It all starts from the fifth year of Yongjia in Western Jin, in the year AD...

596.24 Million words | 2022-10-14 01:00Update

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