Historical fiction is a captivating genre that allows readers to travel back in time and experience different eras. From ancient civilizations to recent historical events, there are countless time periods to explore within this literary category. In this article, we will delve into some popular time periods in historical fiction and recommend some must-read novels for each era. 1. Ancient Egypt: When it comes to ancient civilizations, Egypt holds a significant place in world history. If you are interested in this time period, a remarkable novel to consider is "Cleopatra's Daughter" by Michelle Moran. This gripping tale brings to life the aftermath of Cleopatra's reign, following the fate of her children in imperial Rome. 2. Medieval Europe: Medieval Europe is a rich and captivating setting for historical fiction enthusiasts. One highly acclaimed novel set in this era is "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. This epic tale takes readers on a journey through 12th-century England, exploring the construction of a magnificent cathedral amidst political turmoil and personal ambitions. 3. Renaissance Italy: The Renaissance was a period of unparalleled cultural and artistic achievements. To immerse yourself in the world of Renaissance Italy, consider reading "The Birth of Venus" by Sarah Dunant. Set in 15th-century Florence, this novel follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of art, passion, and political intrigue. 4. Elizabethan England: Known as the Golden Age, Elizabethan England is a favorite time period for many historical fiction lovers. A highly recommended novel set in this era is "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel. This masterpiece explores the life of Thomas Cromwell, a key figure in Henry VIII's court, providing a compelling perspective on power, religion, and the tumultuous reign of the Tudors. 5. World War II: World War II remains a popular setting for historical fiction, offering a diverse range of stories from different perspectives. For an immersive experience, "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr is a must-read. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the intertwining stories of a French girl and a German boy whose lives are forever changed by the war. These are just a few examples of the vast array of time periods that historical fiction encompasses. To further explore this genre, you can visit websites like Goodreads or HistoricalNovels.info, which provide comprehensive book lists and recommendations based on various time periods and themes. Remember, historical fiction not only offers a thrilling escape into the past but also allows readers to gain insights into different cultures, traditions, and historical events. So, whether you're drawn to the allure of ancient civilizations or the drama of World War II, there is a historical fiction novel waiting to transport you to your desired time period. Happy reading!
I intended my heart for the bright moon, but alas, the moonlight falls on the ditch. Those who know me call my heart troubled, while those who don't know me wonder what I seek. In the era of Chongzhen, I drifted aimlessly, forced to fight back in chaotic times. Now, let's witness the survival journey of modern man Zheng Xunrui as he travels through the end of the Ming dynasty.
437.28 Million words | 2023-01-11 23:27Update
Once an international mercenary who struggled to survive amidst the gunfire and bullets, he unexpectedly found himself back in China after a failed mission. He knew nothing of history, unaware of how to curry favor with great leaders to seek guidance in building a nation. All he knew was to fight on the frontline. He earned the title of "War Machine" because only in the midst of war could he survive and let the fires of battle consume the hatred within his heart. I control my destiny, not the heavens, and I am prepared to fight to the death in the Yellow Springs. I hope to lead a hundred thousand fierce soldiers, charging into Tokyo with raised swords. This book is respectfully dedicated to those martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their homeland and nation. If you, dear readers, find "Ironclad Mercenary of the Resistance" to be satisfying, please do not forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ and Weibo!
505.72 Million words | 2020-09-15 11:51Update
Transferred to a woman's bed? Can it get any more dramatic? In an outrageous turn of events, I became the in-law of the Bai family. To my dismay, I discovered that my little wife had undergone a facial disfigurement. What's more, I had to deal with a sharp-tongued and arrogant little sister-in-law, but fortunately, my stunningly beautiful sister-in-law was more reserved. Poetry, calligraphy, music, chess? This scholar wants to challenge me, Yue Kang? Very well! Allow me to recite three hundred Tang poems to you first, as for Song lyrics, that's the trump card I will use when facing your master. With a grand entrance, let's see how Yue Kang will seize his opportunities in this world. If you, dear readers, find "The Ultimate Son-in-Law" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
500.71 Million words | 2022-07-17 18:11Update
The new book "The Strongest Army in the Three Kingdoms" has been released. Looking forward to the visit of new and old friends~ Modern craftsman Xie Hong traveled back to the Ming Dynasty during the Zhengde period. Xie Hong is lucky because as the most skilled player, he encountered the emperor who loves to play the most. Xie Hong is unlucky because those who play with the emperor have a bad reputation and are called court jesters! Prime Minister Li Dongyang (in anguish): "What a treacherous court jester! The emperor has been led astray by someone like Xie Hong." Chief eunuch Liu Jin (in despair): "What a bizarre creature! After serving the emperor for ten years, we finally managed to achieve something, only to be ruined."
513.71 Million words | 2022-10-03 23:34Update
Thirteen spices plunder the land turtle's white-skin economy! Fishing boats + engines will dominate the Caribbean Sea passage! Washing powder and fried dough sticks are all the rage in the aristocratic circle, while deceitful cotton floods the European market! Umbrella Protection Company is established, all those damn Indian companies are going down! Let the counterfeit products shine brightly in the year, witnessing the rise of an empire!
25.06 Million words | 2021-11-26 12:21Update
I was reborn, but surprisingly, I didn't get any chance to cheat. Aside from the knowledge I gained at the military academy, all I have left is practical experience in the army. The Eight-Nation Alliance is here? Let's see who can outshine whom. What? You have the advantage in numbers? Sorry, we've long stopped playing the numbers game! We build guns, cannons, and airplanes! We shoot guns, fire cannons, and fly planes!
404.69 Million words | 2020-07-27 15:59Update
Scout Gao Quan arrived at the Great Wall's Luowenyu in 1940, where the brave 29th Army was engaged in fierce battle against the Japanese invaders. With exceptional skills honed in the modern military, he plunged into the passionate and blood-soaked resistance against Japan. Through countless brutal wars and pivotal battles that determined the fate of China, he faced notorious executioners and war criminals, their hands stained with the blood of our people. He also encountered valiant generals who fought courageously against the Japanese, leaving an indelible mark in the history of the anti-Japanese war. From soldier to general, he fought in numerous battles, solely to kill more of those little devils and protect as many Chinese people as possible. He endured the humiliation and deep suffering of our motherland, hoping to alleviate some of its hardships. ★ I recommend a book to friends titled "Anti-Japanese War Martial Hero" ★ (This book is purely fictional, any resemblance is coincidental) If you, my dear readers, find "Scout of the Anti-Japanese War" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ and Weibo!
299.02 Million words | 2022-08-07 19:30Update
Transferred back in time to become a camp leader stationed at Beida Camp of the Northeast Army before the Anti-Japanese War. It is now July 7th, only six days away from the outbreak of the war. As a small camp leader, under the non-resistance ideology advocated by Zhang Xueliang in Nanjing and the order from the Border Defense Staff Headquarters for the soldiers at Beida Camp to not resist the Japanese army, choosing to sacrifice their lives and uphold righteousness for the country. Will Jiang Lihui continue to follow this will? Witness a different kind of resistance war, from the beginning. The prosperous Qin Dynasty has passed, the grand Han and Tang Dynasties seem like dreams, the sorrowful song of the Jiawu War, the declining empire, five thousand years of vicissitudes, ten and more dynasties have weathered storms, dynasties age and republic remains eternal, sons and daughters of the Chinese nation, awaken, awaken! Take up spears and raise war swords. Defend against foreign invaders, safeguard the national territory forever. Vast East Sea, towering Kunlun Mountains, sons and daughters of the Chinese nation, awaken, awaken. Flags spread far and wide for thousands of miles, reforge the immortal Chinese spirit!
143.57 Million words | 2020-08-20 12:51Update
This book is dedicated to the martyrs who fought for national liberation!
145.24 Million words | 2023-05-18 14:45Update
After nightfall, the black carriage shuttles between the inside and outside of the palace. Despite there being three thousand beauties in the harem, the emperor is too busy, so the black carriage brings chaos to the harem. A young man from the countryside, Liu An, dreams of the 21st century and mistakenly believes he's entered a fairyland. Due to poverty at home, he has no choice but to enter the palace with a clean slate. During the cleansing process, the blade craftsman Little Knife Liu discovers Liu An's extraordinary talent and his massive endowment, shocking him and his apprentices. The old eunuch San De has a new idea and takes Liu An, who has yet to undergo the cleansing, directly to the capital city. What kind of trouble will a fake eunuch with such a tremendous weapon cause in the harem? The noble empress, the thirsty concubines, the willful princess, the alluring assassin, the virtuous court ladies... Liu An has arrived! Reader group: [group name], welcome to all kinds of discussions and exchanges!
211.64 Million words | 2022-06-16 08:31Update
This is an inspirational story about a little person who travels back to ancient times and gradually transforms from an unknown individual to a winner in life. As a servant in a brothel, he is forced into a relationship with a formidable female general. Having experienced the various ups and downs of life, he strives hard and gradually achieves prosperity. Despite being an ordinary person, he can also turn his life around just like a salted fish. With wit and humor, he defeats Song Jiang and establishes peace. The world is like a chess game. This is my never-ending life, a life of continuous struggle!
444.51 Million words | 2021-04-12 15:51Update
Recreating the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean battle, Brave Hearts depicts the indomitable spirit of fearless men. With twists and turns in the plot, it sets a record for daily updates. All can be found in "Sea Soul"!!! QQ exchange group: [group number]. Support the shining brothers by giving your monthly votes and recommendations to "The Whetted Blade". We are immensely grateful! **** The new book "National Strategy" has been released, a military war novel set in a modern backdrop. Please show your support!
2.06 Million words | 2020-07-27 23:12Update
Qin Shi Huang established the first empire of China, Emperor Gaozu of Han established the second empire of China, and Li Yuan and Li Shimin father and son established the third empire of China. The fourth empire of China was established by Wang Xiao and Wang Yuze in the year of [unknown]. As an artillery staff officer, Wang Yuze was reborn in [unknown] and became a young marshal in the Office of Western Sichuan Inspection. From young marshal to grand marshal, and finally to emperor of the empire, he completed a magnificent transformation. China also rose from a semi-colonial state to an imperialist country, vying for world dominance. Drinking horses in the North Sea, restoring the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Advancing fleets to the west, spreading the civilization of the heavenly dynasty. Defeating the Western powers.
73.68 Million words | 2022-05-18 02:56Update
In turbulent times, can one achieve anything in life? In this noisy century, how can one survive? A legendary tale of a descendant of the Zhu family, a hymn of an era. Join the official group of the Republic of China to compete for power: when the Qing Dynasty lost its deer, the whole world chased after it; thank you for the rain drenching my clothes at night!
157.44 Million words | 2022-03-09 04:08Update
Although China is vast, we have no way back! Even if we are a weak force, we must pick up our steel guns and fight to drive away the Japanese invaders and reclaim our mountains and rivers! We fight for the millions of ordinary people! We fight for the iron-blooded mission of the military! Borrowing the strength of three thousand brave warriors, we will restore the mighty China, aiming our swords towards the Tian Shan Mountains in the west and riding our horses to the Black Sea in the north; we will draw our bows on Lake Baikal and admire the snow on the Kuril Islands; we will visit the ancient sites in the Indochinese Peninsula and pay tribute to our ancestors in the ruins of Tokyo. Wherever our banners point, our enemies tremble in fear. Those who dare to challenge the might of China, no matter how far away they are, will be brought to justice!
131.16 Million words | 2022-11-02 12:43Update
It was inexplicable how I became the son-in-law of the Shen family. Although I was a fake, I was also a "virtuous and noble" good son-in-law. I excelled in poetry and essays... Shamelessness makes one invincible! Of course, being the son-in-law of an old emperor was also a great pressure! As a time traveler with no relatives, I was determined to be a good son-in-law! Book group number:
291.70 Million words | 2021-07-14 02:09Update
Two hundred years ago, she leaped off the cold jade peak in utter despair. Two hundred years later, by a twist of fate, she returned to the realm of Nine Provinces, only to witness a scene of devastation. As for him... Be cautious about his literary works... Do you dare delve into it? Well... Don't blame me if you end up being blinded ╮(╯▽╰)╭ Now, let me recommend my own creation!
97.72 Million words | 2021-12-29 18:46Update
An old woman warned Shao Fei, "Young man, beware of the tornado." Little did she know, Shao Fei was actually swept up into the sky by a tornado, and his soul was thrown out. A Red Army platoon leader said to Shao Fei, "Go and fulfill my unfinished mission." As a result, Shao Fei was reincarnated and found himself in the body of the platoon leader. Shao Fei, the super genius of the Thunder Shadow Battalion and the most powerful soldier, how will he perform the epic Long March and forge the spirit of resistance against the Japanese? [PS: Strong commitment: Double updates per person, refuse any delays. Sincerely welcome to join] Customized author tags: Time travel, passion, special forces.
540.22 Million words | 2021-12-14 04:19Update
A person's base, infinite travels. In this terrifying spacetime, shuttle after shuttle, enduring loneliness and despair, arriving in different eras time and time again. From the Somme in the First World War to China in the Second World War; from Berlin under Allied attack to war-torn Afghanistan. He never knows when it will end. He has only one goal: to go home! But this desire seems so unattainable. When he first met Erwin Rommel, Rommel was just a captain in the Württemberg Mountain Battalion. When he returned to Berlin, Rommel had become a Field Marshal of the Empire. And he, he became an eternal legend of the Empire: His statue stands prominently in Berlin! Similarly, his statue stands on the streets of Nanjing! Not only in Berlin and Nanjing, but his statues can be found all over the world, and his legendary stories are told in various eras. Each of his legendary tales from different eras is actually a fragment, and one day, countless fragments will come together to form the most complete puzzle!
115.93 Million words | 2021-04-08 02:55Update
"The demon star appears, chaos reigns in the Great Qing Dynasty. In the spring of 1700, a demon star fell upon our great Qing. Kangxi Emperor's prosperous era is lost..." In a damp basement, a young man with a gaunt figure trembled as he wrote his heartfelt grievances on paper.
590.71 Million words | 2023-03-28 21:52Update
[The main text ends at Chapter , he, with an extra chapter drop. Revised version is only available on Jinjiang. Weibo is open: Owing two taels of gold.] Li Ruoshui transmigrated into a novel. The system tasked her with capturing the gentle and considerate male supporting character, Lu Zhiyao. Prepared to begin her acting, she was taken aback when the gentle male supporting character unexpectedly pointed a sword at her. Li Ruoshui: ? He approached slowly, a smile on his lips, his voice filled with excitement: "How did you come to know my name?" Observing the blood on the hem of his robe, she felt it was necessary to reassess the definition of gentleness. On the first day of capture, Li Ruoshui contemplated how to survive. On the second day of capture, she discovered that he was actually crazy, and continued contemplating how to survive. On the third day of capture, she found out that he was a sensitive and crazy lunatic, and it seemed that surviving wouldn't be too difficult. ...After countless days of capture, she was caught by him.
328.41 Million words | 2021-09-28 11:12Update
