what is the main purpose of historical fiction

The main purpose of historical fiction is to transport readers to a different time and place, while weaving in fictional elements to entertain and engage them. Historical fiction combines the accuracy of historical events and settings with fictional characters and storylines. It offers a unique way to explore and understand historical periods, events, and cultures by bringing them to life through storytelling.

One of the key benefits of historical fiction is its ability to educate and inform readers about different historical eras and their social, political, and cultural contexts. By blending fiction with real historical events, readers can gain insights into the past in an engaging and immersive way. Historical fiction helps readers experience history firsthand, allowing them to understand the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of people from different time periods.

Additionally, historical fiction has the power to evoke emotions and create empathy towards characters who are based on real historical figures or representative of the people of that particular era. Readers can connect with these characters on a personal level, which can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation for the struggles and experiences of individuals throughout history.

Moreover, historical fiction has the ability to spark curiosity and encourage further exploration of historical events and figures. It often prompts readers to seek additional information about a certain time period or character, which may lead them to delve into non-fiction books, academic articles, or even visit historical sites. This curiosity-driven research can enhance one's understanding of the past and foster a passion for history.

For those interested in historical fiction, there are countless renowned authors and novels to explore. Some highly recommended reads include "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett, set in medieval England; "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell, set during the American Civil War; and "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel, centered around the Tudor court. Online platforms such as Goodreads, Historical Novel Society, and Book Riot can provide further recommendations, reviews, and discussions on historical fiction.

Overall, the main purpose of historical fiction is to entertain, educate, and inspire readers by blending the past with imaginative storytelling. It offers a gateway to the past, allowing readers to connect with historical events and characters in a way that traditional history books may not always accomplish.
Ming Pirates Fiction
Ming Pirates

In the late Ming Dynasty, amidst the chaotic world, circumstances create heroes. A true hero must wield his blade and rise up, roaring atop the vast sea, freely traversing the heavens and the earth!

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New Ming Empire Fiction
New Ming Empire

Please do not be confused by the categorization and the original era. The 318th year of the Chongzhen era in the Ming Dynasty is the setting for this Cold War novel. With an extraterrestrial advanced civilization's spaceship and a large number of robot soldiers, they travel through the final moment of the resistance against the invasion. Nanyang becomes an independent country, striving to be the third pole in the Cold War, fighting against the United States and the Soviet Union. Our slogan is: Be a Chinese imperialist!

228.79 Million words | 2022-11-07 18:01Update

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Sparrow Turns into Phoenix: Your Highness is not at ease. Fiction
Sparrow Turns into Phoenix: Your Highness is not at ease.

Prince Shen Yuli, who was down and out, found a young eunuch in the deserted garden. The eunuch had fair skin, a beautiful appearance, and a clever and adorable demeanor, but he was a bit noisy. Like a sparrow. Sparrows have wild nature and need to be properly restrained, or they will fly away. One day, the thread that tied them together snapped with a crack. I recommend and collect the new novel "Nine Lives Phoenix Destiny" and "I Invite You to Carry the Plaque", please support. Love you all! (づ ̄ ̄)づ╭?~

146.77 Million words | 2023-06-01 05:33Update

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Fangs of the Serpent Fiction
Fangs of the Serpent

自己的脊梁,挥舞着无畏的斗志。我愿化身顽强的野马,冲破命运的桎梏,在天地神明面前奋勇搏击!

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Record of Chaos and Intrigue Fiction
Record of Chaos and Intrigue

The countries are in turmoil, and hidden currents surge. Cunning paths or royal paths? The world fluctuates, clouded in mysteries. Hero or tyrant? Beauty and kingdom, captivating nations and cities, which one is the true answer to heroism? Alluring charm and countless admirers, new loves and old affections, who is the so-called beloved? Scholars, between generations, none can escape the ebb and flow. A golden opportunity is truly a pity, while troubled times are unworthy of admiration. Witness the downfall of the discarded crown prince, and the upheaval of fate!

192.00 Million words | 2021-07-20 03:50Update

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Recasting the Nation Fiction
Recasting the Nation

The Reform Movement has just come to an end, the Boxer Rebellion spreads throughout the country, the Eight-Nation Alliance is about to invade China, Empress Dowager Cixi sells out the nation for power, Li Hongzhang is growing old, Zhang Zhidong is unable to turn the tide, Yuan Shikai sits in Shandong, Zhang Zuolin rises in the Northeast, Russian troops station in the Northeast, Japan occupies Korea, the foreign powers enslave the people... Wang Jundao, a proud soul from over a hundred and thirty years in the future, watch how he

268.52 Million words | 2020-10-23 05:58Update

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Han Dynasty's decline and fall Fiction
Han Dynasty's decline and fall

Tired of the funny scenes with shaking bodies and people coming from all directions! Why not savor the exquisite and beautiful storytelling? There are passionate dreams of Three Kingdoms heroes, as well as the gallant and courageous style of chivalrous young men! The unpredictable situation at the end of the Han Dynasty, the magnificent warlords' wars; the grandeur of intellect ruling the world! A genuine reflection of people's hardships and suffering. This is what he wants to present, different from the ordinary struggle for dominance!

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Treasure of Chaos Age Fiction
Treasure of Chaos Age

Baby is always enticing, and there is a wide variety of treasures in the world. But when it comes to the Imperial Seal, it becomes somewhat special. Ancient idioms such as "priceless" and "the missing piece returned to Zhao" all come from this national treasure. Every emperor in the history of China has regarded it as a precious treasure. Without it, it seems that even the emperor lacks confidence. However, this treasure has disappeared suddenly and reappeared intermittently, wandering through the years, and its whereabouts remain unknown. However, history always moves forward and will not stagnate or change because of the rise and fall of a treasure. Later generations include treasure seekers, counterfeiters, those who deceive others with fake treasures, those who lose themselves in the pursuit of treasure, those blinded by greed, those who seize by cunning, and the true nature of humanity is often revealed in front of it. The pursuit of treasures often reflects the essence of individuals and the society. The experiences of treasure seekers are often extraordinary. However, what is the true national treasure? Is it just a seal, or is it the destiny of a nation itself? This article tells the interesting stories of different people who are indirectly connected through the pursuit of treasures. But the search is not limited to just a seal. In these extraordinary journeys, the loss, discovery, awakening, and rational enlightenment gained through the baptism of hidden treasures are what truly matter.

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Medical Consort Cute Baby: Green-Hat Prince's Dominant Love Fiction
Medical Consort Cute Baby: Green-Hat Prince's Dominant Love

After transmigrating into another world, Mo Ru Yu was at a loss. She inexplicably lost her virginity and didn't even know the identity of the man. To add to her confusion, she unexpectedly became pregnant with a child of unknown origin and was forcibly married off to the notorious and mysterious Prince Yi. With a decree of marriage, they indulged in nights of revelry. The wanton and unrestrained prince happily took her as his wife. Was she bothered by the adorable baby she brought along? Did it matter to marry someone older and have a younger admirer? Surprisingly, the green-hat prince thoroughly enjoyed his role, showering her and their baby with endless love and affection. 'Prince Yi, if you want to kill me, just do it swiftly.' She felt helpless and on the verge of tears. 'Shh, beloved consort, don't make a fuss.' He doted on her deeply...

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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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General Fiction
General

For the fortune teller, serving the emperor above, comforting the people below. For the general, guarding against foreign enemies, ensuring domestic stability. They knew each other since they were young, accompanying each other through the years. Eventually, one became a general, the other a prime minister, assisting the monarch together. Originally, they were meant to complement each other, harmony between the battlefield and the court. Skillfully directing the nation's affairs, wielding power that influenced the world. However, a sudden incident resulted in one being gravely injured and losing their memory, while the other was humiliated and banished. Three years later: He emerged as the top scorer in the imperial examination, gaining fame throughout the land. Ascending the heights, he was appointed as the prime minister, standing above ten thousand people. Yet, in the end, it was all for one person.

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Emperor Shunzong of the Great Tang Fiction
Emperor Shunzong of the Great Tang

Losing his job, Li Song, a former teacher, wakes up one day to find himself lying on the emperor's bed - he has become Emperor Shunzong of the Tang Dynasty?! However, Emperor Shunzong has been suffering from a stroke for several days and his remaining time is limited. In order to find an opportunity to get drunk and return to his own time, Li Song decides to temporarily pretend to be Emperor Shunzong. But in order to live longer and find this opportunity, he must have a healthy body; in order to live longer, he must unify his thoughts, recall renowned ministers, promote fierce generals, eliminate eunuchs, pacify regional governors, and restore the authority of the Great Tang... After accomplishing everything, Li Song finally gets the chance to get drunk... ★☆This book **** Highly recommended: 1. Dog Head Strategist Author: Hu Lao Book ID

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Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty Fiction
Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty

Thousands of officials and attendants head north to Mount Li, while nations from all over the world come to court in the east by the Wei River. It depicts the grand scene of nations coming to court in the Tang Dynasty. The reign of Kaiyuan was another prosperous era after the successful governance of the Zhenguan period. The national power of the Great Tang reached an unprecedented peak. However, amidst the prosperity of music and dance, the empire was filled with internal crises. At this time, a distinguished son of a noble family emerged unexpectedly...

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In Search Fiction
In Search

He had exhausted all his schemes in vain in his previous life. If given another chance, he would prefer to live a simple life, enjoying the pleasures of eating, drinking, playing, and having fun. However, before that, there was still an obsession in his heart. After plotting for a while, he ultimately became entangled in this era of great strife. In turbulent times, some people wielded their blades in resistance, while others sang mournful songs. Amidst the sound of horses neighing, arrows flying, and swords clashing, he had originally thought he was just a bystander. But it turned out that what awaited him

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Glorious Mission 1937 Fiction
Glorious Mission 1937

All I seek is the prosperity of our motherland and the well-being of our people; all I desire is to expel the Japanese invaders and reclaim our China; all I rely on is my fervent passion and a steel rifle in my hand! A humble life, an extraordinary era, a tragic song of resistance, an immortal legend! ****** Proud works: "Snow Vengeance in the War against Japan", "The Supreme Landlord of a Region" Reader exchange group: Glorious Group ()

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Invincible Strong Soldiers in the Resistance against Japan Fiction
Invincible Strong Soldiers in the Resistance against Japan

Modern special forces soldier Sun Weiguo, with the spirit of his country, traveled through time to the battlefield against the Japanese invaders. He fought against the devils and eliminated the traitors, becoming an unbeatable warrior. "We hold guns in our hands, swords at our waists, why should we allow the mere Japanese dogs from the three islands to destroy our China? Even if our skulls are shattered, we shall reclaim our mountains and rivers!" - Sun Weiguo.

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The Idyllic Great Tang Fiction
The Idyllic Great Tang

Idyllic Tang Dynasty, warm sunshine, golden wheat fields, with egrets soaring. Zhang Xiaobao: "I don't think with my abilities I can change anything significant. My idea is simple, just to improve our own living conditions. But many times, things don't develop as you wish. During my efforts to elevate our family's living standards, many unexpected things happened. How should I put it? Well... is it as simple as the butterfly's wings? No, no, no, this analogy is too flashy. Let's make it more down-to-earth. I'm like a piece of rat droppings thrown into a boiling pot." Wang Juan: "Since coming to this era with international fraudsters, I announce that there will be no more scammers in this world." ***** Group chat: "Feel free to join, anyone can come in." Same as above. Same as above, there are nine more spots available.

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Kang Fiction
Kang

Emperor

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Northern Song Dynasty Capital Fiction
Northern Song Dynasty Capital

In the time of grandeur, Bianliang was bustling with visitors from all directions, connecting nations far and wide. But in the blink of an eye, it became the period of Jingkang, where iron hooves trampled across, leaving behind only memories. Looking back abruptly, is that Bianliang still the same? Let us follow the young lad named Liu Yong outside the Vermilion Bird Gate and explore the stories of the Eastern Capital during the Northern Song Dynasty. With a new face and a fresh story, we reject clichés.

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Medicine Fills the Countryside Fiction
Medicine Fills the Countryside

Modern female doctor Qiao Zhi accidentally travels to a dynasty that has never appeared in history. With the idea of "since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it," she wants to live a peaceful life in this picturesque mountain village. However, her tranquility is repeatedly disrupted by troublesome uncles and older brothers. Let's see how the modern female doctor joins forces with the siblings to outwit the troublesome relatives, and encounters a man with fox-like attributes.

27.33 Million words | 2020-12-17 08:26Update

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