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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Historical Fiction in US History"

Are you a passionate reader who craves both intriguing storytelling and a deep dive into the rich tapestry of American history? Look no further than the captivating genre of historical fiction set in the United States. In this article, we will showcase some remarkable novels that bring the past to life with vivid characters, gripping plots, and meticulous attention to historical accuracy.

One prominent author to explore in the realm of historical fiction is Ken Follett. Renowned for his meticulously researched novels, Follett takes readers on cinematic journeys through pivotal moments in history. His works like "Pillars of the Earth" and "The Century Trilogy" provide a panoramic view of the United States' development, from the medieval era to the 20th century.

Another highly recommended author in the genre is Erik Larson. Known for his immersive storytelling, Larson combines meticulous research with a narrative flair that will transport you to the heart of historical events. His bestsellers like "The Devil in the White City" and "In the Garden of Beasts" delve into America's past, offering suspense, intrigue, and a deep understanding of the era.

If you are particularly interested in the Civil War era, consider exploring the works of Geraldine Brooks. Her novel "March" offers a fresh perspective by following the absent father of Louisa May Alcott's beloved "Little Women" as he serves as a chaplain in the Union Army. Through Brooks' masterful storytelling, readers gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the war on both soldiers and their families.

For those seeking an immersive experience in the early years of America's history, James Alexander Thom's "Follow the River" is a must-read. This gripping tale is based on the true story of Mary Draper Ingles, who was captured by Native Americans in 1755 and escaped, embarking on a perilous journey back home. Thom's narrative skill and meticulous historical research make this novel an engaging and educational read.

To enhance your exploration of historical fiction and US history, there are also several websites dedicated to the genre. Goodreads, a popular online community for book lovers, offers extensive lists and recommendations for historical fiction set in US history. Amazon's book section provides user reviews and ratings to help you find the perfect read. For a more scholarly approach, websites like JSTOR and Project MUSE offer academic articles and research materials related to historical fiction and US history.

In conclusion, historical fiction set in US history allows readers to delve into the past, experiencing the triumphs, struggles, and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation. Authors like Ken Follett, Erik Larson, Geraldine Brooks, and James Alexander Thom bring history to life through their immersive storytelling. By exploring websites like Goodreads, Amazon, JSTOR, and Project MUSE, readers can discover an abundance of recommendations and resources to further enrich their reading journey. Embark on this captivating literary adventure and uncover the hidden secrets of America's fascinating past!
The Unraveling of the Sky in the Red Chamber Fiction
The Unraveling of the Sky in the Red Chamber

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510.39 Million words | 2021-10-08 09:09Update

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Exquisite Cold Gentleman Fiction
Exquisite Cold Gentleman

A modern veteran backpacker traverses to the Eastern Jin Dynasty and possesses the spirit of a young man from a humble background named Chen Caozhi. Confronted with the difficult situation of his family's land being usurped and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced into a remarriage, how will Chen Caozhi break through the prejudice against his social class and change his own destiny in order to protect his own and his clan's interests? Witness how the young man from a humble background rises step by step in the strict hierarchical system of the Nine-Rank Officials Law, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, and accomplishes great feats in warfare, contributing to the first book about time-traveling to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

156.32 Million words | 2022-02-09 20:47Update

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Thin Ice Fiction
Thin Ice

The long spy novel "Thin Ice" is set in Shanghai during a certain era. Military Intelligence Bureau agent Chen Qian is captured after a failed attempt to assassinate a high-ranking Japanese collaborator. With the help of an undercover agent from the Communist underground organization and a doctor named Gu Manli, Chen fakes his own death and escapes. Returning to the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters in Chongqing, Chen learns that they have intercepted Akita, a representative of the Japanese military industry who has come to Shanghai to negotiate the transfer of important industrial raw materials. Akita happens to be Chen's former roommate when he studied in Japan, and they bear a striking resemblance. Chen assumes Akita's identity and infiltrates the enemy's ranks to disrupt their conspiracy and gather intelligence. During his mission, Chen reunites with Gu Manli, and they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of deception with ruthless and cunning Japanese agents, including the chief of the Intelligence Department at Mei Organization, Hirojiro Iida. The stage is set for a thrilling duel between master spies! How will Chen Qian break through the web of deception and make choices that test his emotions and beliefs? Where will his path ultimately lead him?

18.49 Million words | 2022-08-04 00:07Update

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I am the king of the Spring and Autumn period. Fiction
I am the king of the Spring and Autumn period.

Reborn in the Spring and Autumn period, I became a lowly offspring of a noble family, banished to the stables to accompany horses and cattle. Little did I know that from there, I would lay the foundation of my empire and divide the Jin Dynasty into three factions. Too low-level, I'd rather play as the Zhao clan, replacing the Jin Dynasty instead! I ride west on a cow, with Confucius full of youthful spirits. Wu and Yue contend with each other, beautiful women distressed and parting. By the banks of the Wei River, a woman in a long dress recites the poem "Cattail and Dew" with passion. With a long sword in my right hand, poetry and books in my left, I unify the world with different ways of thinking. Stepping into the twilight of the fading sun, can I question the importance of the tripod? This is my Huaxia, my "Spring and Autumn" - I am the king! PS: This book has already...

392.63 Million words | 2021-03-19 09:21Update

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Late Ming Dynasty. Fiction
Late Ming Dynasty.

In the seventh year of the Tianqi era, in the first month, the newly ascended Emperor Taiji of the Later Jin Dynasty sent a large army to invade Korea, crushing the Dongjiang town and forcing Korea to sign a brotherhood alliance. In the second month, chaos erupted in Cheng County, and the land of Shaanxi was on the verge of crisis. In April, the Later Jin army returned to Shenyang, eyeing Liaoxi, and the battle of Ningjin was about to begin. With frequent disasters occurring in various regions and collusion among officials and gentry, countless oppressed farmers fled their homes, leaving the land barren. The Ming Dynasty, which had been plagued by internal and external troubles for years, was on the brink of chaos. At this time, a shameless office director and a nerdy technician who only knew how to code arrived nakedly in the dying Ming Dynasty. (Single protagonist, one lead and one supporting role.)

227.29 Million words | 2023-04-16 09:26Update

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Elegant and refined. Fiction
Elegant and refined.

I was transported to the year 1602 in the Wanli era. I wanted to indulge in food, drink, and entertainment while also wanting to save the country. It was a story filled with both pleasure and contradictions. In the prosperous world of late Ming dynasty in Jiangnan, there were the elegance of "Cai Gen Tan" and the vulgarity of "Jin Ping Mei." The old monk engaged in business, while famous courtesans practiced Buddhism. Yuan Hongdao enjoyed tea and arranged flowers to express his spiritual nature, while Li Zhuowu brewed wine and meditated to continue burning books. Dong Qichang excelled in calligraphy and painting, but was also a local tyrant. Zhang Zongzi was a young playboy who reminisced about his dreams of returning to West Lake in his old age. The refined saw elegance, while the unconventional saw eccentricity. The winds

178.38 Million words | 2021-02-17 20:23Update

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Luxury Behind Red Doors Fiction
Luxury Behind Red Doors

The gates of the Zhu family reek of alcohol and meat, while frozen bones litter the streets. Reborn into a prestigious Ming dynasty family, Zhang Yue finds himself nothing more than an insignificant child. The chaos of the Jingnan Rebellion has passed, Zheng He's fleet sails the seas, and high-ranking officials abound in his family... Is all he capable of doing merely waiting for death? In this flourishing era, the Zhu family seeks greatness, but even wealth and glory must be pursued with stability. To settle family, country, and world affairs, he sets sail with his wife and children in a humble boat.

336.73 Million words | 2023-06-02 14:19Update

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A private soldier in the late Ming Dynasty border defense force Fiction
A private soldier in the late Ming Dynasty border defense force

In the third month of the seventh year of Chongzhen, there was a severe drought in Shanxi and Shaanxi, with thousands of miles of barren land and widespread famine. In the fourth month, Li Zicheng entered Henan and joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong to capture Chengcheng. In the seventh month, the Later Jin army besieged Xuanfu, looting Datong, and many border fortresses were lost. The Ming Dynasty faced internal troubles and external threats, in a state of instability. In July of that year, Wang Dou unexpectedly arrived in the Ming Dynasty and became an ordinary soldier stationed in Shunxiangbao, a fortress in Xuanfu. ※※※ [Rankings of the military in Xuanfu Garrison, Ming Dynasty: Soldier, Sergeant, Squad Leader, Defense, Integrity, Security, Guerrilla, Deputy General, Vice General, Commander.]

348.26 Million words | 2022-02-12 07:50Update

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A Life in a Foreign Land Fiction
A Life in a Foreign Land

【Farm + Cute Kids + Sweet Pet + Vengeance】Qin Jiuyue, the ace assassin of the 22nd century, transmigrated into a malicious and despised rural girl, along with a living dead husband and four children with distinct personalities! Roll up your sleeves and work hard! I'll make you earn a fortune first. We can catch rabbits on the mountain and catch precious fish in the river. I'm skilled in farming and business! I raise chubby kids, teach them literature and martial arts, and guide them to become honorable heroes. Later on - The new emperor ascends the throne: I was raised by my mother. Young general: I was also raised by my mother. Foreign princess: I was adopted by Sister Jiuyue. The free-spirited medical saint: I was also picked up by Jiuyue as her disciple.

198.59 Million words | 2021-07-08 12:59Update

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A Supreme Empire Fiction
A Supreme Empire

In the fifth year of the Qingli era, during the spring season, Fan Zheng's new political reforms failed, and Fu Bi was also demoted. Teng Zijing rebuilt Yueyang Tower, while Ouyang Xiu got drunk as mud. Prime Minister Han remained prestigious and wealthy, while Wen Yanbo became completely eccentric. Di Qing became an idol of mediocrity in the Great Song Dynasty, Ao Xianggong and Sima Niu just started their careers, Bao Qingtian was not yet qualified to adjudicate in Kaifeng, and Su Dongpo was in the process of losing his baby teeth. Emperor Renzong of Song was making great efforts to conceive a child... As if by fate, the most outstanding individuals of the Song Dynasty and the entire Huaxia nation were all squeezed into this era, shining brightly. It was the most splendid and enlightened era, where even the air intoxicated people. However, there was a calamitous year approaching, when this enchanting era would be destroyed under the iron hooves of foreign invasions... Why did this happen, and was there any possibility of escaping this fate? A butterfly, traversing through a thousand years of time and space, arrived in this resplendent era, taking you on a journey to experience the hustle and bustle of the city, to experience "moon rises above the willow tree, and people make appointments after dusk," to engage in deep conversations with the most exceptional individuals, and to find all the answers. The only question is, how much change can this butterfly bring to the world by simply fluttering its tiny wings...

193.38 Million words | 2023-04-08 13:47Update

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The Elementary School Student in the Great Ming Dynasty. Fiction
The Elementary School Student in the Great Ming Dynasty.

In the city of Nanjing, by the banks of the Qinhuai River, a humble young man stood at the crossroads of history, where a life of poverty began with an encounter with a wealthy widow. The commoners of the Ming Dynasty had no right to call themselves students, so he had no choice but to start as an elementary school student.

264.36 Million words | 2021-12-20 16:03Update

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Rebellion Fiction
Rebellion

We betray for interests, but seek redemption for our conscience. In the third year of Daqian, the indifferent emperor spoke like a god, and the world was stirred up. Yang Xuan, a countryside bumpkin bathed in starlight, walked into Chang'an City with a mysterious scroll from a thousand years in the future. With one step, he fell into a whirlpool... Until he stood above Chang'an. Holding the scroll, a sweet smile appeared on the girl inside, and Yang Xuan screamed in despair, "No...". Written by Sir Dibala, "Defeating the Rebels" is a free-to-read novel without pop-up ads, and its chapters are published by netizens. Recommended link:

623.72 Million words | 2021-04-15 11:49Update

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The crown prince is very fierce. Fiction
The crown prince is very fierce.

The world is like a chessboard, and people are like chess pieces. In the imperial court, there is deception and trickery; in the rivers and lakes, there is love, hatred, and vendetta. In the ordinary world, there is joy, anger, grief, and happiness. They are nothing but chess pieces, interweaving and igniting sparks on the chessboard. During the era of Emperor Zhaohong, it was widely rumored in the streets that a vassal prince was secretly eyeing the dragon throne in the Golden Hall...

244.68 Million words | 2021-03-01 17:02Update

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Ruling the Country in Fine Attire Fiction
Ruling the Country in Fine Attire

Wang Tong, a modern office worker, is unexpectedly transported to the early years of the Ming Dynasty after his death. This is the best era of the Great Ming, as well as its final glory. As a descendant of the Jinyiwei, what can Wang Tong do and change? In this moment of his appearance, the course of history has already shifted...

350.11 Million words | 2020-10-15 13:19Update

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Shunming Fiction
Shunming

He was just a sergeant in the army during the Ming Dynasty. After retiring, he became an employee of a finance and escort company. Whether he goes with the tide of history or defies fate, he has the power to change his own destiny and reshape the destiny of this era...

275.45 Million words | 2021-08-21 13:33Update

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Tian Bao's Amorous Adventures Fiction
Tian Bao's Amorous Adventures

The classical fantasy novel "The Great Dao" has been uploaded, book number: . The content portrays a solitary cloud and a wild crane, leading a leisurely life in the world of clear winds and bright moon. Mountains and rivers gather clouds, while the four seas shine with radiant splendor. Admirably, the grand achievements of creation shape the vast emptiness. How much knowledge lies within the immortal realm, revealed by the glow of the moon in the shadow of the toad? In essence, I hope to write a classical fantasy novel that captures the authentic spirit, which can be seen as addressing the regrets of "Root of Dust". I dare not claim substantial progress in this book, but it is indeed the work that required the most effort before writing. The upgrade of classical fantasy is always inevitable, and this was the aspect I deliberated on the most before starting "The Great Dao". However, beyond the setting and structure, my main goal was to incorporate the upgrade within the story itself. In short, this new book aims to tell a classical fantasy story with a rational structure and clear levels, which first and foremost captivates my own interest. The setting and structure used in the book are inspired by native Taoism, and the story possesses an Eastern and classical essence of the fantasy genre. Readers who are interested can take a look! Thank you!

135.72 Million words | 2020-07-18 20:59Update

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Great Master of Literature Fiction
Great Master of Literature

After years of scheming and intrigue in the cutthroat world of business, the literary young man Chen Kaizhi was transported back to ancient times. As he looked around, all he could see were singing and dancing establishments, filled with lights, wine, talented men, and beautiful women. The fleeting pleasures of a spring night seemed to be worth a fortune. Well, for now, these have nothing to do with Chen Kaizhi. Born into a humble family, he faced an awkward social status. Let's see how this young man from humble beginnings defies the odds and embarks on a magnificent journey to become a literary genius.

294.03 Million words | 2020-11-13 20:08Update

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Song Shixing. Fiction
Song Shixing.

In the sixth year of Xuanhe, he arrived at the capital city of Dongjing. Two years away from the disgraceful Jingkang Incident, Yu Yin stood by the Wuzhang River, at a loss. Is Dongjing a dream of prosperity, or a dream of illusion? The once magnificent buildings are now on the verge of collapse, while the streets are filled with vibrant colors... In this crumbling world, Yu Yin stumbles forward. But with a sudden turn, he realizes that history has changed without his noticing. A brand new era silently unfolds!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

160.65 Million words | 2023-03-29 22:55Update

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World Overlords Fiction
World Overlords

This is an era of outstanding heroes. Li Shimin, Dou Jiande, Wang Shichong, Li Mi, Xiao Xian, Zhang Xuduo, Li Jing, Su Dingfang... Great waves sift out the remnants, leaving behind timeless characters. This is also an era full of opportunities. As the end of Sui Dynasty approaches, the whole country is in chaos, with warlords vying for power. Beauties are as precious as jade, and the landscape is picturesque. Only the strong can thrive. Bound by centuries of spiritual connection, a son of a common family rises, hardened by countless battles in the yellow sand, his aura stretching for thousands of miles like a tiger. Faced with the rise of Li Tang's dominance, will he dare to compete for the world?

348.38 Million words | 2020-08-28 19:11Update

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The Ming Dynasty's Survival Handbook Fiction
The Ming Dynasty's Survival Handbook

The family owns a good hundred acres of fertile land, making them prosperous landowners. However, at the young age of fourteen, Wang Fulin suddenly finds himself being called "father" by someone. Just as he was about to achieve success, it seems like it will slip away again, putting immense pressure on the young scholar. The first rule of the Wang family's teachings: immorality leads to calamity, filial piety comes first. Amidst the extravagant and decadent society, where beauty and pleasure are valued, making a living is not easy. Wang Fulin, the young official, embarks on an unconventional journey, setting off from this point.

349.95 Million words | 2021-09-24 12:21Update

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Iron Blood Great Qin Fiction
Iron Blood Great Qin

Cheng Feng, a hero who died for defending Diaoyu Island, unexpectedly traveled back to the Qin Dynasty and became Lord Fusu. In an era filled with heroic figures, witness how Fusu gradually grasped the power over the world, wading through the bloody mire, and competed with Xiang Yu and Liu Bang for the magnificent land.

202.41 Million words | 2022-05-21 06:13Update

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