historical fiction prompts

If you're a fan of historical fiction, you know the thrill of immersing yourself in a different time period. These captivating stories transport us to a world that once was, bringing to life the events, characters, and emotions that shaped our history. Whether you're craving tales of ancient civilizations, the medieval ages, or 20th-century wars, there's a historical fiction novel out there waiting to transport you back in time. In this article, we'll explore some intriguing prompts to inspire your next historical fiction read.

1. Ancient Egypt: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pharaohs
   Dive into the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and uncover the treasures and tales hidden within the pyramids. Recommended novels include "The Egyptian" by Mika Waltari and "Nefertiti" by Michelle Moran. To further deepen your knowledge, explore reputable websites such as Ancient History Encyclopedia or National Geographic's Explore Ancient Egypt.

2. The Tudor Dynasty: Court Intrigues and Royal Affairs
   Get swept away by the scandalous dramas of the Tudor dynasty, where power, politics, and love intersect. For an engrossing read, check out "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel or "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory. Enhance your Tudor experience by visiting The Tudor Society website or British Historic Royal Palaces online resources.

3. World War II: Stories of Courage and Survival
   Step into the dark era of World War II and witness the strength and resilience of individuals amidst the chaos. Highly recommended novels include "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak and "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. If you want to explore more captivating WWII stories, visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum or The National WWII Museum's website.

4. The Victorian Era: Elegance, Manners, and Social Change
   Travel back to the Victorian era and witness the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, the struggles for social reform, and the changing roles of women. To immerse yourself in this period, consider reading "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë or "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. The Victorian Web and Dickens Fellowship are excellent online resources for further exploration.

5. Feudal Japan: Samurai Honor and Intrigue
   Experience the beauty and complexity of feudal Japan, where samurai, geisha, and shoguns shaped a unique culture. Recommended novels include "Shogun" by James Clavell and "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden. To delve deeper into the rich history and customs of feudal Japan, visit The Samurai Archives or Japan Society's website.

Remember, historical fiction allows us to relive the past through the eyes of compelling characters and gripping narratives. When searching for your next read, make sure to check out user reviews, visit online book communities like Goodreads, and explore book recommendation platforms like BookBub and Amazon's "Customers who bought this also bought" feature. Happy reading and may these prompts take you on unforgettable journeys through time!
Conquer the world Fiction
Conquer the world

From ancient times, when talking about the Han Dynasty, one must mention the Tang Dynasty, the Han-Tang, the Han-Tang. The end of the Han Dynasty saw the emergence of the Three Kingdoms. So, what kind of era was it during the decline of the Tang Dynasty? It was an era where heroes rose up just like during the Three Kingdoms. It was an era belonging only to military governors. It was an era belonging only to the strong. How can a small time traveler make a name for themselves? If you dear readers think "Conquering the Empire" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

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Tang Store Fiction
Tang Store

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, separatist forces arose, plunging the country into turmoil. Within the city of Suzhou, an old and rundown inn quietly changed hands. Its new owner, once a small surgeon, was driven to despair after being murdered by an angry patient. With a heart full of disillusionment, he no longer wished to lay his hands on the dusty scalpel. In this life, he only aspired to be a contented shopkeeper, with no grand ambitions, facing the vast sea as the flowers bloomed in spring...

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Governing the Great Ming Fiction
Governing the Great Ming

Although not incorruptible, he is more popular with the people than a clean government official. The common people all praise him. Although gentle and refined in his dealings, he is more cunning than a corrupt official, manipulating his opponents with ease. Although he never forms cliques or seeks personal gain, he is more influential than political factions, and his friends are found throughout the court. He competes with powerful officials, punishes corrupt officials, advises on agriculture and industry, and encourages commerce, effortlessly navigating between civil officials, noble officials, and the inner court, maintaining a transcendent status. Starting from a low-ranking county magistrate, he advances step by step, steadily and methodically, enduring hardships until he becomes the ruler of the world. With both literary and military prowess, he expands the territory, subdues the barbarians, and creates a prosperous era for the Great Ming Dynasty. Book Club Chat Group.

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Blood of the Vietnam War. Fiction
Blood of the Vietnam War.

A debauched playboy, who only knew a life of indulgence in the modern era, finds himself in the midst of the Sino-Vietnamese War era where blood and fire prevail. How will he face such a world of bloody conflict and confront the father he once despised? The blood of the Vietnam War opens up a new battlefield, recounting an extraordinary tale of comradeship!

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The New Legend of Lu Bu in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The New Legend of Lu Bu in the Three Kingdoms

Unrivaled in the world, renowned as the foremost warrior in the Three Kingdoms, General Lü Bu! A special thanks to fellow reader 'Bloody River' for providing a superfan book club: (Group 1). And a special thanks to fellow reader 'Bankrupt' for providing another superfan book club: (Group 2).

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Great Leaf Dynasty Fiction
Great Leaf Dynasty

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

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Master Tang Fiction
Master Tang

In the late period of the prosperous reign of Emperor Taizong in the Tang Dynasty, there were both internal and external troubles, and the era of Zhenguan was coming to an end. The flourishing era of Kaiyuan was still far away. In the west, the barbarians of Tuyuhun frequently harassed the borders, followed by the menacing Tubo from the rear. The Eastern and Western Turkic tribes in the north remained a threat, and there were also Goguryeo in the northeast waiting to be conquered. The Shiwei and Mohe tribes were also becoming restless. Under the influence of many old ministers, Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and Li Zhi seemed to be on the verge of repeating the Xuanwu Gate Incident. At this critical moment, unexpectedly, the beloved Princess Jingyang, whom Li Er cherished the most, died under mysterious

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The Great Sui Dynasty. Fiction
The Great Sui Dynasty.

"Uncle Bao, join me, the king, and I promise you won't end up like Zhao Zilong, just a bodyguard. I will give you a world to showcase yourself!" "Yao Jin, join me, the king, how about that? Even if you only know three axes, I will make you famous!" "Pharmacist, I have the Taigong Military Strategy, the Wumu Heritage Book, and the military tactics of some western powers. Don't worry, you will see all of these if you join me!" "Mingyue, rest assured, your big brother Yang Can will come back to marry you!" "Wugou, your brother Yang Can doesn't have much money to buy clothes. Just wear whatever is available!" Different heroes with the same iron-bloodedness and tenderness. Please savor - "The Great Sui Dynasty"!!!

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Qing Feng Jun Fiction
Qing Feng Jun

Wearing a red scarf on his head, he picked up a kitchen knife and rebelled. "One-eyed Stone Man, inciting rebellion throughout the Yellow River, is so out of style. Nowadays, it's all about communicating through pictures! With a kitchen knife in hand, I have the world!" Who's that Zhang Jiusi smuggling salt? Xu Shouhui selling cloth? Fang Guozhen, the pirate? Chen Youli

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The First Eye Techniques Practitioner Fiction
The First Eye Techniques Practitioner

Yun Zhen, a genius pupil and sorceress from the hidden clan of Hua Nation! One day, she transmigrated and became a worthless person despised by the world! Worthless? With

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The Godfather Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Godfather Three Kingdoms

The Godfather = Three Kingdoms? NoNoNo. It's such a pity if you haven't seen the amazing movie The Godfather. It's such a regret if you haven't read the fascinating history of Three Kingdoms. To fill this void, "The Godfather of Three Kingdoms" is coming out strong. A modern godfather, traversing back to the Three Kingdoms, reshaping history, battling all the heroes of the world, confronting wise strategists, gathering beautiful women, once again becoming a dark godfather of legend. Marlon Brando's acting, the cunningness of playing the fool, the ruthlessness of scrutinizing every detail, the road of the godfather, unstoppable. PS. When mixing with the

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The Impostor Grand Emperor Fiction
The Impostor Grand Emperor

Because he was too eager to lose his virginity, he shamelessly kissed the school beauty and got beaten up, only to miraculously traverse to Emperor Yang Guang of Sui Dynasty, who shares the same name and surname. Consequently, chaos ensued in the Great Sui Empire, as this Yang Guang had not yet ascended to the throne but was already involved with the princess of the Northern Zhou, playing around with a

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The Empire of Conquest Fiction
The Empire of Conquest

There are said to be more than ten heroes in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and they are all remarkable. Da Shaniao scratches his nose and sneers, squeezing out a word from the corner of his mouth: trash. It is said that Li Yuanba is the top hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties... Da Shaniao extends his middle finger downwards, showing great disdain: Looking like a monkey and being considered the first in a great country, isn't that embarrassing?... In the mountains, there is no tiger, and the monkey claims to be the king. Da Shaniao lazily utters this saying, with profound implications. Which dynasty had the most beautiful women? Of course, it was the women of the great Sui Dynasty. Let's not

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The Voyage of the Grey Wolf Fiction
The Voyage of the Grey Wolf

In the Jiajing period of the Great Ming Dynasty, there were Mongols in the north and Japanese pirates in the southeast. Corrupt officials plagued the country, and the people could barely survive. The empire was in turmoil. In order to seek immortality, the emperor divided his courtiers and promoted the Yan faction, secretly sending the Embroidered Uniform Guard to disrupt the martial world. From then on, the rivers and lakes became chaotic, and the everlasting battle between righteousness and evil, which had lasted for a thousand years, finally reached a decisive moment. There were fifteen major sects and three forces, intricately intertwined, marking an unprecedented upheaval in the martial world. Li Heng, the senior disciple of Wudang, faced a drastic change, going from having everything to having nothing overnight. This pain surpassed any pain

502.30 Million words | 2021-02-18 20:23Update

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Super NPC System Fiction
Super NPC System

The Latest Chapter of Super NPC System >>> Chapter 104: Qianshan Mountains

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Thunder Elite Force Fiction
Thunder Elite Force

They are mysterious agents, they are invincible special forces. A densely forested drug manufacturing base, the enigmatic king of poisons. Legendary ninjas, merciless assassins. Terrifying terrorists, bloodthirsty elite mercenaries. Everything is controlled by invisible hands. Can the agents overcome numerous challenges and ultimately unravel the mystery behind all the events? Please follow in the footsteps of the special forces, embarking on this blood-soaked journey. A thrilling masterpiece, awaiting your arrival – My Chinese Dream-themed essay.

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Three Kingdoms Military God Fiction
Three Kingdoms Military God

Chen Xu, who traveled back to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, was merely an ordinary civilian. In this era filled with influential families, he only wanted to provide a better life for his own family. However, fate had other plans. Oppressed beyond measure, Chen Xu eventually joined the doomed Yellow Turban Rebellion, creating a new chapter in history. Through trials of blood and fire, he transformed from a compassionate individual to a ruthless hero, a military god who conquered all. Book enthusiasts group:

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Tang Dynasty's Chu Ba Wang Fiction
Tang Dynasty's Chu Ba Wang

Tang Dynasty Diplomatic Declaration: 1. What's yours is mine, what's mine is still mine. 2. If I don't have it, I'll just take it from your house. 3. Anyone who dares to defy will be crushed to death.

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Adorable Master is here: Rebel, don't mess around. Fiction
Adorable Master is here: Rebel, don't mess around.

Entering the cultivation novel, I definitely had to compete with the protagonist for opportunities! I couldn't be the male version of Long Aotian, so why not be the female version? Unfortunately, my wishful thinking was shattered when I was ultimately defeated by the male lead and became the boss! Luckily, I was reborn and went back to when the male lead was a child! Looking at the skinny little figure before me, with a hint of kingly aura shining through his brows, I had two options. Kill him and see how arrogant he'll be in the future! Nurture him and demand repayment openly and honestly in the future! Thinking about the treasures that only the male lead could unlock, my greed got the best of me and I ultimately chose to nurture him. Little did I know, with one wrong move, I turned the righteous and adorable little boy into a cunning and scheming wolf! When he grew up, he even used treasures to entice me! "Master, want it? If you do, then let's cultivate together?" Tears filled my master's face. If she had known that trading her looks for treasures would work, what would she have done as a boss in her previous life? Master and disciple, nurturing, V, a sweet and pampering story. Welcome to adopt! W

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The golden bowl is missing. Fiction
The golden bowl is missing.

During the reign of Emperor Huizong of Song, the Song, Liao, and Jin dynasties each held their own territories in the vast land of China. The Jin dynasty thrived, while the Liao dynasty suffered from deep-rooted problems. Meanwhile, the Song government, since the peace

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