alternative historical fiction

Alternative historical fiction is a captivating genre that transports readers to parallel worlds where history has taken a different turn. It offers a unique blend of imagination and historical accuracy, making it the perfect choice for those who love to explore the "what-ifs" of the past. In this article, we will delve into some of the most intriguing alternative historical fiction novels and authors, as well as recommend websites where you can find more remarkable works.

One highly acclaimed alternative historical fiction novel is "The Man in the High Castle" by Philip K. Dick. Set in a post-World War II United States, the story imagines a world where the Axis powers emerged victorious. This thought-provoking book delves into the complexity of human nature and the potential consequences of altered historical events.

Another must-read in this genre is "11/22/63" by Stephen King. This gripping novel transports readers to a startling version of America, where the protagonist discovers a portal that leads to the past. Tasked with preventing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, this alternative history offers a thrilling blend of suspense and meticulous historical detail.

For those interested in ancient history, "The Gates of Rome" by Conn Iggulden is an excellent choice. This novel portrays a divergent Roman Empire, where Gaius Julius Caesar survives his assassination, forever changing the course of history. Iggulden's compelling writing style and thorough research make this book both entertaining and educational.

If you are searching for a reputable website to discover more alternative historical fiction novels, Goodreads is an excellent platform to explore. With its vast community of book lovers, you can find detailed reviews, recommendations, and discussions about this genre. The "Alternative History" section on Goodreads will provide you with a wide range of novels to choose from, ensuring you never run out of captivating stories.

Another valuable resource for alternative historical fiction enthusiasts is "LibraryThing." This website allows you to catalog your personal library, connect with other readers, and discover new books. By participating in groups dedicated to alternative historical fiction, you can engage in lively conversations, share your favorite novels, and expand your reading list.

In conclusion, alternative historical fiction offers an enthralling blend of imagination and historical events, allowing readers to explore captivating "what-if" scenarios. From "The Man in the High Castle" by Philip K. Dick to "The Gates of Rome" by Conn Iggulden, there are countless remarkable novels to discover in this genre. By utilizing platforms like Goodreads and LibraryThing, you can indulge in your passion for alternative historical fiction and connect with like-minded readers. So, pick up a book, immerse yourself in a different version of history, and let your imagination soar.
Chief Medical Officer Fiction
Chief Medical Officer

Ceng Yi, with his ancestral unique techniques and comprehensive knowledge in both Chinese and Western medicine, stood out in the highly competitive medical field. With just three prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine, he successfully cured the underlying cause of the provincial party secretary's wife's illness, earning high praise and an unprecedented appointment as an expert in the provincial healthcare specialist group. Once in office, he showcased his talents, consistently treating difficult and complicated ailments that even renowned Chinese and Western medical experts struggled with. With his noble medical ethics, he gained the admiration of both domestic and foreign patients and formed unbreakable bonds with numerous celebrities in politics, business, the military, and law enforcement, becoming their most trusted confidant...

244.83 Million words | 2020-07-15 14:48Update

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Iron Dynasty Fiction
Iron Dynasty

An engineering graduate with a technological gem traveled back to ancient times. As a prince, he had no ambitions for power struggles or schemes. All he wanted was to peacefully cultivate his land, engage in industrial pursuits, and live a carefree life. PS: This is a lighthearted tale of farming.

243.23 Million words | 2021-09-22 07:12Update

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As You Wish Gentleman Fiction
As You Wish Gentleman

A dual master of the century, time-traveled to ancient times. No ring, no system, no wise old man with a white beard, not even the memories of this world. Damn the heavens, starting with nothing, not even knowing who I am, how am I supposed to play? With a grumbling stomach and a heart full of frustration, Tang Ning couldn't help but raise his middle finger: Damn it! A projectile flew from the sky and hit him right on the forehead. Before fainting, he only wanted to ask one question: Who the hell put a stone in the embroidered ball for a thousand knives to kill?! When he opened his eyes again, there was a maid with a smiling face like flowers saying, "Young Master, the young lady is requesting your presence!" There was a woman with captivating eyes and beautiful features saying, "Beloved, this concubine greets you!"

246.98 Million words | 2023-06-13 20:40Update

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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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Teacher Song Fiction
Teacher Song

"Encounter once in a millennium, meet once in a millennium. Thoughts of spring in a night, blossoming in a night!" Joining the military, seizing power, and supporting the imperial cause, navigating amidst numerous beauties, fulfilling one wish after another, leaving behind countless beautiful stories... [Book Club:] New book "Fatal Beauty" has been released, click the link below to enter.

4.29 Million words | 2020-07-15 15:41Update

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The Most Powerful Prince in History Fiction
The Most Powerful Prince in History

Once transported through time, I became the Prince of Da Xia! I thought I could easily manipulate the world, but little did I know that I would end up in the cold palace, oppressed by wicked slaves! The courtiers watched coldly, the emperor turned a blind eye, and even my own blood relatives constantly sought to kill me! In the face of it all, Zhao Yang eradicated the wicked, amassed wealth, and expanded his network. Finally, one day, he stood at the highest point and uttered those famous words to those who had once humiliated him: I declare that everyone present here is trash!

70.34 Million words | 2022-03-30 23:29Update

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Rampant Fiction
Rampant

A former top-notch thief reigns in a parallel universe. Immersed in a completely unfamiliar world, he strives to forge a new era, though such a story may seem cliché. However, in this case, I hope to inject some fresh elements into the familiar narrative. The protagonist, a thief in his previous life, retains memories he shouldn't have acquired due to not drinking the Meng Po's footwashing water before being reincarnated. In this new world, what can he accomplish? The only viable option seems to be to continue his thieving ways, but on a grander scale – stealing the entire world. Of course, in a YY novel, failure is not an option. So, as long as the readers find it thrilling, it's all good. If they're not pleased, the author can indulge in some appropriate consequences. No need to hold back. Author's self-defined tags: passion, adventure.

101.25 Million words | 2022-01-10 23:46Update

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Late Tang Fiction
Late Tang

In the 14th year of the Xiantong era in the great Tang Dynasty, in the year of AD. The 17th Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Yizong, passed away, and the empire in the setting sun welcomed the 12-year-old 18th Emperor, Emperor Xizong Li Xuan. It was only a few months before private salt merchant Wang Xianzhi led ten divisions to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and another private salt merchant, Huang Chao, who loved singing chrysanthemums, had long held grievances against the Tang Dynasty. At this time, Prince Jin Li Ke used was still a small frontier officer, and the Thirteen Guardians had yet to make a name for themselves. Emperor Zhu Wen of Later Liang was feeding pigs at a landlord's house, Prince Wang Jian of Shu was killing donkeys, Xu Wen of Southern Tang was smuggling salt, King Qian Liu of Wuyue was a hired thug for salt smugglers, Prince Ma Yin of Chu was a carpenter, and Prince Gao Jixing of Nanping, a notorious gambler, was working as a house servant for a merchant family. The three Wang brothers, rulers of the Min Kingdom, were still low-level clerks in the county office, Prince Muzhi Li Maozhen was a low-ranking soldier in the Chengde Army, and King Yang Xingmi of Wu was a bandit hiding in Luzhou. At this time, the Khitan people, who would later oppress the Han people for hundreds of years, were still grazing on the grasslands. The future Dali Kingdom, which would eventually become a separatist in the southwest, had not yet been established, and the Western Xia Xiangxiang people, who would dominate the northwest in the future, were still loyal to the Li Tang Dynasty. It was at this moment that Li Jing accidentally stumbled into this waning empire of the Tang Dynasty. Group ID: [群号]

374.89 Million words | 2022-08-26 21:42Update

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A galloping horse rules the world. Fiction
A galloping horse rules the world.

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326.96 Million words | 2021-06-03 00:09Update

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The Legend of the Ninth Prince Fiction
The Legend of the Ninth Prince

I was born as a scholar but mistakenly ended up in a royal family. I have read many books and know thousands of characters. If there were peaceful times, I would teach some ignorant children, enjoy some music, and find some friends to sneak a look at beautiful young ladies. Traveling the world with a sword is too tiring; the allure of material wealth and power is too noisy; indulging in drinking is too nauseating. Looking back, I unexpectedly became a king, but the value of my precious head is worth more than gold, and yet it's still too bothersome. Walking a long road, I know that deep in the grassy sea lies a mountain covered in eternal snow, and beyond those hundred-thousand mountains, there is a sky-obscuring heavenly fire. The world is nothing more than a chessboard. With a beloved companion and the wisdom of many philosophers, it's hard to find a moment of tranquility. So, let's join in the excitement and play a few games of idle chess, waiting for the blossoming of spring to see if the jar of wine buried under the crabapple tree in my youth has matured.

568.14 Million words | 2021-12-10 14:32Update

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Conquering the Han Dynasty. Fiction
Conquering the Han Dynasty.

When I time-traveled, Emperor Hanwu had just been weaned at the age of four. When I time-traveled, Emperor Jing of Han had just finished repairing my father. When I time-traveled, Princess Guantao was vigorously sending beauties to Emperor Jing, while Princess Pingyang watched and remembered every move, diligently learning from her aunt's every gesture and action, in order to entertain her younger brother in the future. When I time-traveled, Chen Ajiao was still a queen-like girl. Wei Zifu was still working for Princess Pingyang. Zhuo Wenjun had not yet encountered the deceitful freeloader who tricks for wealth and beauty. And Chunyu Tiying was just transitioning from youthfulness to maturity...

31.54 Million words | 2021-02-06 09:54Update

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The influential statesman and advisor Fiction
The influential statesman and advisor

In the grand and prosperous kingdom of Dayuan, the storehouses are filled, and the people enjoy peace and abundance. However, beneath this flourishing era, various barbarians eye the kingdom with hostility, and influential regional forces threaten the stability of the empire. The fearless Xu Mingyuan, originally a protagonist in the world of martial arts, embarks on a journey into the imperial capital, riding a donkey. From here, a legendary tale unfolds, where Xu Mingyuan rises from a loyal minister in court to becoming a covert ruler, defying all odds and single-handedly supporting the endangered nation. Join the loyal readers of the Assistance in Nation-Building Book Club: I am a regular in it. This story is of a similar genre as "Ever Night," "Snow in Miry Land,"

88.88 Million words | 2022-06-25 18:43Update

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The era of not relying on family connections Fiction
The era of not relying on family connections

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.

153.21 Million words | 2023-01-20 21:56Update

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Da Ming: Old Zhu, let's not be in a hurry as we agreed! Fiction
Da Ming: Old Zhu, let's not be in a hurry as we agreed!

Reborn in the Great Ming Dynasty, activating the check-in system. Equipped with a "sharp tool," Su Jing only wants to be a wealthy landlord. Unexpectedly, Lao Zhu is just too "good" to the merchants. W

115.30 Million words | 2020-08-16 02:48Update

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End Song Fiction
End Song

The Song Dynasty came to an end without ever reclaiming Yan Yun. Throughout the entire Song Dynasty, they were constantly oppressed by foreign enemies... As the Southern Song Dynasty approached its demise, he vowed to accomplish the great ambitions that had eluded the dynasty for so long.

414.51 Million words | 2023-05-01 08:58Update

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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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Shao Song Fiction
Shao Song

Shào, First is succession, second is guidance. In the year of the century, the Northern Song dynasty fell. Soon after, Emperor Zhao Guo of the ninth generation ascended the throne in Shangqiu, inheriting the rule of the Song dynasty and adopting the era name Jiànyán. However, within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as prime minister, Chen Dong was killed, Yue Fei was expelled from the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in the capital, and the anti-Jin military plans in Hebei were completely dismantled... After much effort, the officials and military of the entire court finally unified their thoughts and established the brilliant anti-Jin route of supporting Emperor Zhao's southern migration from Huaidian to Yangzhou. But as soon as they set out, after paying homage to the ancestral temple in Mingdao Palace in Bozhou, Emperor Zhao himself fell into the world-famous Nine Dragon Well. When he got up, he no longer recognized who his trusted confidants were! I want to resist the Jin dynasty! But where are my trusted confidants?! This is a sincere cry from a soul nine hundred years later. After reluctantly inheriting the name of the Great Song dynasty, he is determined to lead this court and the world onto a new path. Thus it is called Shào Sòng.

274.10 Million words | 2022-04-02 12:10Update

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Han village Fiction
Han village

We have inherited the legacy of our ancestors, which has brought brilliance to China for thousands of years. We are so content and serene, never considering a return to the era when we struggled in the face of difficulties. To repay our suffering ancestors and discover the true meaning of homeland within, is the story that this book aims to tell.

382.56 Million words | 2021-05-11 22:17Update

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Joy of Life Fiction
Joy of Life

"Joy of Life" is a novel written by Mao Ni, and was first released on the Qidian Chinese website. The story gradually depicts the ups and downs of the Kingdom of Qing over several decades through the growth journey of a young man named Fan Xian. Throughout the course of several decades, we witness the rise and fall, as well as the changing of prominent figures across three generations. Two main storylines, Fan Xian's growth and Ye Qingmei's life, run through the entire novel, one in the light and the other in the dark, encompassing the storms and vicissitudes of the Kingdom of Qing over several decades.

395.88 Million words | 2022-11-25 09:22Update

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From the Hundred Officials Fiction
From the Hundred Officials

In that year, a streak of light emerged from beyond the sky and fell in the southeast. In that year, Emperor Xiaozong entrusted his heir by his bedside. In that year, the heavens and earth turned upside down, with thunderous waves filling the sky. It was also in that year that he carried on his father's legacy, serving as just a minor official. There are also two completed novels, "The Great Thief of the Film World" and "The Strongest Overlord of the Multiverse," with over a million words each. The author of these novels is well-established, with stable updates and a guaranteed reputation. Those who can't wait may give them a try.

283.63 Million words | 2022-04-03 09:55Update

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The Wandering Military Strategist Fiction
The Wandering Military Strategist

The waist adorned with gold has been put away, Yet the news remains ordinary. The world desires to know the guest of the cold garden, Only a scholar reading in Jiangnan.

155.61 Million words | 2021-10-13 04:36Update

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