Introduction to Historical Novel Series: Explore the Rich Tapestry of the Past Historical novels have long captivated readers with their ability to transport us to different time periods, immersing us in the sights, sounds, and emotions of the past. A historical novel series takes this experience to new heights, offering us the chance to follow characters and storylines across multiple books, delving deeper into historical events and shedding light on different aspects of the human experience. In this article, we will unveil some of the most popular historical novel series, their esteemed authors, and recommend reliable websites where you can dive into these captivating tales. 1. "Outlander" series by Diana Gabaldon: Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series has gained a massive following both through the books and its television adaptation. Set in Scotland and spanning various time periods, the series follows Claire Randall, a nurse who travels back in time to the Scottish Highlands of the 18th century. As she navigates the intrigues and conflicts of the time, she is torn between two vastly different men. This captivating blend of romance, adventure, and history will leave you eagerly anticipating each new installment. 2. "The Century Trilogy" by Ken Follett: Ken Follett's "The Century Trilogy" takes readers on a sweeping journey through the 20th century. Spanning three volumes, the series starts with "Fall of Giants," set against the backdrop of World War I, followed by "Winter of the World," which covers the tumultuous period of World War II and the Cold War, and ends with "Edge of Eternity," exploring the civil rights movement and the fall of communism. Follett's meticulous research and ability to intertwine historical events with compelling characters make this series a must-read for history enthusiasts. 3. "The Saxon Stories" by Bernard Cornwell: For those intrigued by the Viking Age, Bernard Cornwell's "The Saxon Stories" offers a thrilling exploration of 9th and 10th century Britain. The series follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon nobleman captured and raised by Vikings, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of warring kingdoms and conflicting loyalties. Cornwell's vivid depiction of battles, political scheming, and cultural clashes brings this period of history to life. Recommended Websites for Historical Novels: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): Goodreads is a popular platform for book lovers to discover, rate, and review books. It offers an extensive database of historical novels, including user-generated lists and recommendations, helping you make informed reading choices. 2. Historical Novel Society (historicalnovelsociety.org): The Historical Novel Society is an authoritative resource for historical fiction enthusiasts. They provide reviews and recommendations for historical novels across various time periods, as well as author interviews and articles that delve into the craft of historical fiction writing. 3. Amazon (www.amazon.com) and Barnes & Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com): These popular online bookstores offer a wide selection of historical novels. Their user-friendly interfaces and customer reviews make it easy to discover new historical novel series and explore different authors and time periods. Conclusion: Whether you are a history buff or simply enjoy getting lost in a well-crafted story, historical novel series provide a mesmerizing reading experience. From Scotland's Highlands to the battlefields of World War II, these series offer a glimpse into the past, bringing it to life through the eyes of captivating characters. With the help of recommended websites, you can easily embark on a literary journey that will satisfy your thirst for historical knowledge and immersion.
The Apocalypse tank gallops across the plains of Siberia. The Black Hawk fighter jets wreak havoc in the skies above the island nation. Dark clouds gather in the sky over Washington D.C. Nuclear bombs with long tails glide towards the distance in the southwest. Countless parachute flowers slowly descend over the skies of New York. ... A magnificent group called "A Thousand Ordinary People" is established: VIP Group: (Subscription or fan verification required) Knocking on the Door of the Book Title!!!
545.84 Million words | 2023-03-30 05:10Update
If the first expedition to Myanmar was not a failure, if the first expedition defeated the Japanese army, if the first expedition managed to defend Myanmar, if China could control Myanmar that year, then would history be rewritten? Would there be a rebirth, following the expeditionary forces to resist the Japanese invaders, trying to turn the tide, rewriting history, reshaping the grandeur of the Han and Tang dynasties, and establishing a magnificent Chinese empire? If you think "Old Stories of the Anti-Japanese War" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and on Weibo!
401.98 Million words | 2020-08-22 12:53Update
Dahlia Dursley stared at the reflection of a blond, blue-eyed girl in the mirror, lost in thought. When she discovered that she had traveled back in time and transformed into Harry's eldest cousin, she knew something was not right in this world. Hagrid's umbrella concealed a giant boning knife instead of being a normal hunting guard. Snape, the genius prince of hotpot, taught his potion class by boiling tripe. Is everything really okay? Gryffindors love spiciness, Ravenclaws follow the rules of sauce, Slytherins believe in the essence of ingredients, and Hufflepuffs just care about being able to eat! Was Voldemort and the Death Eaters killing everywhere years ago just to resist the muggle invention of air fryers and microwaves? Something seems off. What happened to Hogwarts and the magical world?! Dahlia grabbed her beloved kitchen knife and exclaimed, 'Mapo Tofu!' In an instant, roaring flames erupted. She sighed, 'I guess this can also be considered magic? It's just that my way of time travel might be a little off...' If you enjoy 'A Tongue-Tied Hogwarts,' please remember to recommend it to your friends on QQ and Weibo!
158.80 Million words | 2022-03-22 08:58Update
Peng Yue, a college student majoring in modern history, accidentally travels back to the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty and possesses the dying body of a book servant. During a time when factional struggles just began to emerge in the Ming Dynasty, Peng Yue, who only wanted to escape the fate of the book servant, unknowingly becomes involved and, relying on his knowledge of history and insights from the future, successfully climbs up the ranks in the court. However, he soon realizes how difficult it is to make further progress while being deeply entangled in political struggles. Amidst the changing tides, deceit and treachery run rampant, powerful statesmen come and go, and he finds himself questioning whether he is the protagonist or just a supporting role. On top of this, he has to deal with the superstitious Emperor Jiajing who is increasingly detached from political affairs, as well as the accumulated problems that have plagued
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In the fourth battle of Kawanakajima between the Takeda and Uesugi clans, Uesugi Kenshin wielded the renowned sword "Shunkyo Chokou" in his hand and rode his prized steed "Hoshogetsume" as he broke through the Takeda army's formation, heading straight for Takeda Shingen at the heart of the battlefield. With three swift strikes, he managed to cut through Shingen's defense. The first two strikes were blocked by Shingen using his war fan, but the third strike wounded Shingen's shoulder. Just then, Li Xiaozhai, dressed as a samurai, arrived on horseback and shouted loudly, "You scoundrel!" PS: This is a story of a grassroot's rise and the struggle of Ming people against foreigners. My new book "Jiangshan Guose" has been uploaded. I sincerely ask for everyone's support.
186.86 Million words | 2023-06-15 17:51Update
In the capital city, there is an inn called Fusheng. The innkeeper possesses two treasures: wine and "The Book of Beauties". The wine is a soul-stirring strong liquor, while "The Book of Beauties" contains the ever-changing stories of beautiful women in the mortal world. In just a few words, it encompasses the joys and sorrows of life, and the legendary lives of these beauties are like songs. The stories are about wine, and the listeners are numerous, with not an empty seat in the house. With a bang on the wooden stage, the story begins: Today, let's talk about the day when Su's daughter married Nanqing, which almost caused a sensation in the entire city of Nanjing! As the saying goes, forcibly picked fruits are not sweet. This husband, obtained at gunpoint, also comes with a pregnant young woman trailing behind him...
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While other kingdoms perish in weakness, Han stands strong. In the sixth year of Zhongping, the imperial eunuchs hold control over the court, engaging in corruption and ruthlessly oppressing the people. Aristocrats and powerful individuals seize land and establish their rule, causing chaos and lawlessness. The great Han dynasty seems to be at its end. However, the fire of resistance still burns, and there are heroes willing to fight for the well-being of the people. Li Che, who traveled from the future, emerges from the mountains with a vision for the Three Kingdoms, encountering a different Liu Bei and a resolute Cao Cao. Who dares claim that Han is already gone?
440.56 Million words | 2020-11-27 04:19Update
In the sixth year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, the young girl Wei Yingluo enters the Forbidden City as a palace maid in search of the truth behind her older sister's death. After investigation, Yingluo confirms that her sister's death is related to the reckless Prince Hongzhou and vows to seek justice. Empress Fucha is well-versed in etiquette and laws, and worries that Yingluo might take the wrong path, thus providing her with warmth and assistance. Under the careful guidance of the Empress, Wei Yingluo gradually grows to become a righteous and strong court official, letting go of her resentment and living a meaningful life. Unfortunately, the Empress passes away, causing Yingluo to misunderstand Emperor Qianlong. From initially being enemies, the two eventually come to understand and support each other.
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Synopsis 1: The Journey of a Rising Power Minister. Synopsis 2: Adhering to rules, exploiting rules, and trampling upon rules. Synopsis 3: Wang Ju descends upon a poverty-stricken region entrenched in turmoil. Witnessing the sufferings of the people and the weakness of the nation, he resolves to wield the Sword of Darkness in order to uphold the Flame of Light.
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During that era, the Song Dynasty possessed comprehensive national strength comparable to that of the United States, military expenditures akin to Nazi Germany, military combat capabilities at the level of Italy, while the common people lived a miserable life similar to that in Afghanistan. After transmigrating to the Song Dynasty and becoming a prince, I unfortunately didn't have any romantic affairs or a famous horse like the "Yangzhou Shouma". All I had was the constant invasion of the Jin army, making it difficult for anyone to live in peace. Since they didn't want to let me live in peace, I decided to fight back with all my might. Thus, a new era of the Song Dynasty began. Jin Wuzhu sighed, "The Prince exhibits the ferocity of a tiger, making it difficult for my Jurchen people to find peace!" The scholars exclaimed, "This deranged ruler dares to change our customs and violate our ancestral principles!" Yue Fei said, "The emperor's temperament is as fierce as the founding emperor; there is hope for the revival of our dynasty!" Qin Hui trembled and said, "The cruel Emperor Jingwu is comparable to the First Emperor; the great Song Dynasty is teetering on the edge!" Zhao Pu calmly remarked, "Once I'm gone, let the floodwaters rage without control!"
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A brave and ruthless modern man, who transmigrated to the fifth year of the Jiajing period in the Ming Dynasty, possessing the body of a weak and cowardly member of the Jinyiwei. As a Jinyiwei, he had the audacity, and as a modern man, he was accustomed to using violence to counter violence. Unrestrained and fierce, how will he unleash himself? How will he step by step climb to the pinnacle of power, laughing proudly in the Ming Dynasty? Author's Sina Weibo: http://weibo.com/u/ [username], specializing in writing about the Ming Dynasty, welcome everyone to follow and join the special Bai book club.
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In the future, Chu Tianshu, due to being drunk, mysteriously travels through time and arrives in the period of Emperor Han Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. He originally thought that he would live a carefree life like in his past, but unexpectedly, he is chosen by the Mo Family as their contemporary giant. The cultivation of the Hundred Schools of Thought focuses on different aspects, with no unified realm, but the ultimate goal is to strengthen oneself to the point of shattering the void. Thinking that this world is all there is, Chu Tianshu discovers that reaching the level of shattering the void is only the beginning, as a new cycle awaits him. Shattering the void is as deep as the sea, making it difficult to turn back once entered. The infinite cycle and the mysteries of the Hundred Schools of Thought are ent
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Emperor Han Cheng, Liu Ao: "You ask Us... uh, you ask who I am? Hmm, I am merely a slave of the Fuping Marquis's family!" Zhao Feiyan, the most beautiful woman in the Han palace: "I would rather be the lord's concubine than the empress." Zhao Hede, the greatest beauty in the Two Hans era: "To fulfill my desires, I would not hesitate to die. I envy only mandarin ducks, not immortals." Ban Jieyu, the most talented female scholar of the Western Han: "Gazing at the bright moon, I embrace my heart, thinking of my love in the autumn wind." Wang Zhao
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"Rise and Fall of My Sovereign in the Late Ming Dynasty" Synopsis A young migrant worker from the north travels to Mount Wuling for sightseeing. After getting drunk, he unintentionally saves a spirit fox and receives its assistance. As a result, he travels through time to the late Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Youjian, the Prince of Xin. (Reader group ID)
395.69 Million words | 2022-07-30 15:24Update
Wu Wei, a college student majoring in landscape design, unexpectedly passed away and reincarnated into the body of a farmer's child in the Iron Age. In order to change his fate, he joined the military as a common soldier. Starting from the bottom, he never shrank back in the face of various difficulties, knowing that no matter the era, one could only rely on oneself.
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【Official Version】Heroes are like the wind, beauties like clouds. Strategists devise plans, wise men discuss widely. Governance and martial arts, dragons soar and tigers roar. Ten thousand cavalry leaving all in their dust, seizing the world in a single moment! Let us behold the strongest special forces unit in history. 【Classic Version】A special forces soldier travels back in time and becomes a lowly horseman with a mysterious background. Struggling to survive in a tight spot, he gathers powerful generals and talented strategists, forging the strongest special forces unit in history. He fights against warlords, conquers the world, infuriating Cao Cao to the point of spitting blood, leaving Liu Bei in despair, and scattering the soul of Sun Quan. Growing into a heroic figure amidst political schemes and fiery battles.
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This is a story about a time-traveling ordinary person. Unexpectedly, Zhao Xing became a person from the Song Dynasty. The people he interacted with included renowned poets, notorious corrupt officials, bandits forced onto Liangshan Mountain, and extraordinary beauties with a scandalous reputation. This was an era of "moonlight on the willow branches, rendezvous at dusk." Here, there were timeless romantic gentlemen, shimmering poetry lines that lasted for thousands of years, splendid commercial song and dance performances, and various forms of commercial competition... In this splendid era, Zhao Xing immersed himself in it, enjoying the refined life of this era like a fish in water. This book does not involve court struggles or official conflicts. It only depicts the worldview of ordinary people in the Song Dynasty. Perhaps, the content of this book will challenge your preconceived notions about the Song Dynasty, but please savor it carefully.
253.92 Million words | 2020-07-28 18:38Update
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...
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"Xia Yu, my daughter must be blind to marry a loser like you!" Her mother-in-law said angrily. "Husband, you're just an intern doctor, stop boasting that you're a miracle worker!" His wife retorted angrily. "Doctor Xia, you gave me a second chance at life. This villa and ten percent of the shares in the listed company are just a small token of my gratitude. Please accept them!" A top billionaire expressed his gratitude, tears streaming down his face. "The Divine Physician Xia from the East is the most honored guest of the royal family!" The king of a certain country proudly declared. "In my past life, I didn't have the strength to protect my loved ones. In this life, I will not let down the past or you!" - Xia Yu.
136.91 Million words | 2020-10-14 03:35Update
A reincarnated criminal investigation expert in the Tang Dynasty, using his intelligence to solve a series of brutal crimes. Originally planning to live a peaceful life with his lovely young wife, he becomes entangled in a web of conspiracies. In an instant, the court and martial world are filled with hidden currents, as storms approach the Great Tang Empire. Witness how Li Canghai, with his meticulous mind and brilliant deduction skills, unravels one bizarre and incredulous case after another.
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