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.
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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Peerless Concubine Fiction
Peerless Concubine

A young sales manager, due to an unexpected experience, arrived in a completely different world and became an honorable family servant in the Xiao Mansion. How will he navigate the business world, officialdom, battlefield, and love affairs as a lowly servant? Confronting a frosty princess, a vengeful woman from a wealthy household, a talented woman renowned throughout the world, a cunning and vicious witch, and an untouchable fairy, who will become his conquest? This servant is not just a mere human; even a carp must leap over the dragon gate. Light-hearted, provocative, and shameless will set the tone for this book. Taoist priests, stay away!

324.75 Million words | 2021-04-02 10:59Update

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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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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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Tang Dynasty Blade Level 999 Fiction
Tang Dynasty Blade Level 999

Network writer Qin Chuan, carrying a knife-level system, arrived in the Tang Dynasty. Then, to his surprise, he found out that this Tang Dynasty seemed to be not so serious! (Already has two million premium books, "The Number One Wastrel in the Tang Dynasty," with no records of interrupted updates, guaranteed to be a "pit" of good quality, feel free to dive in. Note: This book is semi-fictional, not based on historical facts, please refrain from entering if you are a stickler for accuracy.)

23.92 Million words | 2021-02-01 22:53Update

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Step by step, a lotus grows. Fiction
Step by step, a lotus grows.

Yang Decheng, a diligent community worker, accidentally travels back to ancient times and becomes the most despised illegitimate son of the Ding family, Ding Hao. With neither power nor wealth, Ding Hao, who works as a coachman for his half-brother, harbors a dream of becoming a carefree and prosperous young master in this wicked society, living a peaceful life. Although his dream seems distant, Ding Hao remains undaunted. With the social experience accumulated from his community work, he adeptly navigates through people and events, seizing every opportunity to break free from confinement and strive for everything he desires. The power struggles of the Song dynasty, the joys and sorrows of Li Yu, the ambitions of Xiao Chuo in the Northern Kingdom, the secrets of the Golden Casket Alliance, the mysterious movements behind the scenes, Chen Tun's cunning plot to take Mount Huashan, the eternal regret of the Gao Liang River... The picturesque landscape, the beauty as poetic as a verse, the samsara world, where every step yields lotus blossoms.

356.55 Million words | 2020-11-15 02:01Update

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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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Tales of the Lingyun Realm Fiction
Tales of the Lingyun Realm

A poor young man unwilling to be ordinary, yearning to rise above mediocrity and become extraordinary. Due to a twist of fate, he became the previously weak and sickly noble. However, the fierce struggle for power at the pinnacle made the bonds of family appear incredibly indifferent. Through numerous ups and downs, he finally obtained the icy and scorching throne. When he one day ascended to a position of great authority, he finally awakened to the realization that, in order to obtain that supreme and absolute power, he would have to sacrifice a lifetime of freedom. PS: This book is already completed, please support the author's new book "The Conquest of Wutang," thank you! Custom author tags: Blood and Glory.

135.61 Million words | 2020-11-03 09:35Update

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Son-in-Law Fiction
Son-in-Law

In the waning years of the Wuchao Dynasty, the world was in chaos. The Jin and Liao dynasties were at odds, and the situation was turbulent. After a century of humiliation, the first glimmer of dawn for an end finally emerged. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wu Qimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamukha, Jebe, Subutai, Muqali, Borhu, Borchu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Geng, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, and Zhang Bangchang engaged in a battle of loyal ministers and treacherous courtiers, heroes and villains. The barbarians descended from the north, with millions of cavalry pounding at Yanmen Pass. The land fell, and countless lives were devastated. A nation and its people were tormented for a century, their struggle and humiliation. At the very beginning, within the city of Jiangning, hidden undercurrents surged. In this unassuming merchant's family, a frivolous son-in-law lived an irresponsible life, only concerned with eating and watching performances.

593.95 Million words | 2020-10-11 01:42Update

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Start today as a vassal king. Fiction
Start today as a vassal king.

With one closing of the eyes, and one opening of the eyes, Zhao Xu discovered that he had become a prince. The beauties were enchanting, the land of his jurisdiction was far away, and the country was in chaos. However, all he wanted was to guard his territory and live freely. But if any enemies dared to attack, they would never return, sending shivers down their spine...

236.11 Million words | 2020-09-24 08:00Update

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Once upon a time, there was a carefree nobleman. Fiction
Once upon a time, there was a carefree nobleman.

Cancer patient Chen Xiao time-traveled, thinking he wouldn't live much longer. Despite this, he demonstrated exceptional courage and accomplished remarkable feats, even winning over a beautiful woman. On their wedding night, palace officials arrived, revealing that his fiancee was actually an escaped princess. Enraged by the sight of his fiancee being taken away, Chen Xiao declared, "This equestrian official, I will claim her as my own!" Dear readers, if you find "The Carefree Equestrian Official" intriguing, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

59.49 Million words | 2020-09-13 16:01Update

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Tang Qi Fiction
Tang Qi

The fierce gale roars, sweeping across thousands of miles, where horse hooves tread, lies the mighty Tang Empire!

354.12 Million words | 2020-08-16 15:40Update

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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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Child Emperor Fiction
Child Emperor

Three emperors died in succession, and an unnoticed prince inexplicably ascended the throne, finding himself surrounded by danger. The Empress Dowager disliked him, constantly wanting to install a younger and more obedient emperor in his place. His half-brothers resented him, believing he had taken their rightful throne. The eunuchs and palace maids also despised him, thinking he was not fit to be a true emperor... The juvenile emperor had no choice but to save himself.

182.74 Million words | 2020-08-09 08:21Update

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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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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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eunuch Fiction
eunuch

The young eunuch steps out of the Imperial Academy, while the white dragon descends to the mortal world. Vermilion and purple lose their colors, and the blue and white paint the landscape. - Cai Xunzhen's "Farewell to my young friend Lai Xinger" In the chaotic palace of Chang'an, the young man roams freely. With a three-foot sword in his hand, he astonishes gods and demons with his dance. - Liu Yi's "A Gift to my nephew Lai Xinger"

90.81 Million words | 2020-07-12 22:31Update

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Legendary Dandy Young Master Fiction
Legendary Dandy Young Master

Ordinary college student Fang Zheng crossed over, into the body of a wealthy and idle young master in ancient times. He didn't want to change this world, only wanted to live his life as a wealthy young master. But being too outstanding is also a kind of sin, and because of his arrival, this world quietly changed. Witness how the protagonist, in this unique time-travel plot, embarks on a comical and amusing ancient life. This book has a light-hearted (or you could say humorous) style, without grandeur or pretense. Readers can confidently read it without worry. (This book has successfully completed, and a new urban novel "Super Grassroots Prince" has been published. Please collect and recommend, thank you everyone!)

167.88 Million words | 2020-07-08 01:38Update

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Chief Royal Physician Fiction
Chief Royal Physician

Saving your life means saving your political life. By a stroke of luck, he entered the ranks of the "Imperial Physician", serving as a part-official, part-physician. While demonstrating the powerful charm of traditional Chinese medicine, Zeng Yi also fulfilled his ideal of "healing the country as a top doctor", steadily rising in the world. This book has already been formally published under the new title "Chief Physician”. Brothers and sisters who enjoy this book can follow and buy it, available in major bookstores across the country and online platforms like Dangdang.

450.20 Million words | 2020-07-06 21:16Update

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