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!
Sulo is reborn and raised by a creepy old man since childhood. He thought that the heavy responsibility of saving the world would be entrusted to him from then on. But little did he know that just as he grew up, he was dispatched to the imperial capital to be the bodyguard of a young lady. From then on, charming maids, beautiful courtesans, iron-blooded widows, silly princesses, mischievous princesses, domineering queens, and more, they all came one after another… Sulo wiped away the drool at the corner of his mouth and said seriously, "Those who do not vote, do not bookmark, and do not reward, shall not approach this young master." [PS: New author, new book, seeking recommendations and bookmarks!]
489.58 Million words | 2020-07-26 09:50Update
In the 19th century, it was a time when Western powers divided the world and also the beginning of the downfall of the Chinese nation. If a time traveler were to come to 19th century China, could he change China's fate? In the spring of that year, the Taiping Army attacked Nanjing. Secret agent Wang Feng, in the moment of life and death, resolutely opened the city gates and surrendered, gaining the appreciation of Yang Xiuqing, the Eastern King, and becoming one of his attendants. However, their differing ideologies and the corruption of the top brass of the Taiping Army gradually distanced him from them, and he embarked on his own entrepreneurial path. Throughout his life, he made countless enemies, including Hong Xiuquan, Yang Xiuqing, Wei Changhui, Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, Li Hongzhang, Sengge Rinchen, Xianfeng, Lincoln, Victoria, Nicholas Yevgenyevich, Louis Bonaparte, Toshimichi Okubo, and Nogi Maresuke. But he also had friends all over the world, including Shi Dakai, Chen Yucheng, Sheng Xuanhuai, Hu Xueyan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate Army, the Ottoman Sultan, the Tokugawa Shogunate, Nobel, and Bismarck. Lincoln: I strongly condemn Wang Feng's barbaric acts of dividing nations by force! Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate Army: Oh! Wang Feng is the most sincere friend of the people of the American South!
257.78 Million words | 2021-09-22 20:06Update
Xiao Zhenlei, the leader of an international mercenary corps, was betrayed by his employer and killed by a missile strike. Unexpectedly, his soul crossed over to the body of a laborer in the Shanghai Bund during the late Qing Dynasty. This is an era where human lives are worthless, yet it also marks the beginning of a grand epoch. Let's witness how Xiao Zhenlei, with his leadership, steers the tide of history towards
369.77 Million words | 2020-12-08 09:45Update
At first, it was all fun and games, but suddenly the building collapsed. She only wanted a stable life with food and shelter, but she got caught up in a conspiracy and struggled in vain, only to become an empress in the end. It's harder to gain someone's heart than to reach the heavens. Is it luck or a curse to have transmigrated and been reborn? Among this group of beautiful men, there are those who provoked her, those who betrayed her, and those who were used by her until they reached despair and left... In the first half of the story, the female protagonist drives the car, while in the second half, the male protagonists take charge of the car crash road trip. In this harem of men, the battle for power and schemes in the harem are diverse, with each family relying on their own abilities. Instead of witnessing women tearing each other apart for a man, why not change the flavor? Take a look at how different the world of China would be if the matriarchal society had not been overthrown...
512.09 Million words | 2023-06-28 09:33Update
A good old man from the new century traveled through time. His father had died, and his mother was gone as well. He had more than a dozen charming aunts, each more elegant than the other. Their allure was just to his taste, but unfortunately, "When my concubine was not yet born, I was born. When I was born, my concubine was already old. I regret not being born at the same time as her, so that we could spend our days and nights together like butterflies on fragrant grass." As a small
155.06 Million words | 2023-01-01 00:02Update
A guy prayed desperately at a life-or-death moment, "Please let me travel through time! My demands are not high, just a place of my own, a stable job, a beautiful wife, and a loyal and skilled brother who would be willing to sacrifice everything for me!" And with a swoosh, he traveled through time and found himself lying on a bed in ancient times. A stunning and charming young woman smiled and walked towards him, holding a bowl. With great tenderness, she said, "Husband, it's time to take your medicine!" -- The warm-hearted Wu Dalang conquers the heroes of Water Margin
248.05 Million words | 2022-11-19 16:35Update
Cheat codes, nowadays, essentially mean hacking, but for Zhang Hongbin, who found himself in the late sixth year of Tianqi, it also symbolized the ability to turn everything to gold. Linked to a system called the Counterfeit Trade System in his mind, he could purchase all kinds of counterfeit goods from the future. While the quality might not be guaranteed, they were top-notch products in the sixteenth century. From common grains and oils to daily necessities, from basic iron spearheads to explosive bombs, as long as his level was high enough, he could buy anything he wanted. Oh, but
7.95 Million words | 2022-04-13 00:24Update
The strongest soldier leader accidentally time-traveled to the anti-Japanese battlefield in the 1940s with his team. Let's witness how Qiao Youhua, the strongest soldier, leads his brothers to kill the Japanese invaders, eliminate the traitors, and seek revenge. A beautiful and gentle female student, and a hot-tempered female communication soldier...
417.70 Million words | 2021-08-04 16:29Update
In the year A.D., during a routine patrol of the "Zhengwu" space cruiser in the Renma galaxy, it encountered a space-time turbulence and arrived in the Qing Dynasty. Li Zhongju was the only survivor of the warship, but with the warship in his hand and his wit in his heart, he was invincible. In the end, Li Zhongju led China on the path of hegemony. Empress Dowager Cixi glared at the ministers, saying, "As long as Li Zhongju is not dead, don't expect peace for anyone!" The Japanese emperor said to the prime minister, "Mobilize all available forces and deal with Li Zhongju. Otherwise, we will never be able to establish ourselves in East Asia." The Russian czar shuddered and said, "We should surrender to the Chinese. This war cannot be won!" The European powers sighed and said, "Contact China immediately and we are willing to pay for all losses." The President of the United States cautiously said, "The only country we cannot offend in this world is China."
153.33 Million words | 2023-06-03 23:54Update
After traveling through time, both of his parents were still alive, bringing him immense joy. However, as the royal guard to the prince, he incurred the wrath of the powerful Imperial Secret Police by punishing an evil scion in a fit of anger. From then on, he became an exile, wandering the world. He made friends with heroes of the martial arts world, embarking on thrilling revenge missions, showcasing his true colors as a man. When the previous emperor passed away and a new one ascended the throne, it turned out to be his foster brother. He delved deep into the court, taking control of the Imperial Secret Police. This started a complex web of conflicting loyalties between his old friends from the martial arts world and the interests of the court, where intrigue and power struggles were the norm...
585.19 Million words | 2020-08-26 21:30Update
I possess extraordinary medical skills, acquainted with high-ranking officials and nobles. Only I can cure the emperor's illness. I have a compassionate heart, loving and caring for the people. I will love the emperor's woman as well. I uphold righteousness, conquering both the court and the martial arts world. I dare to seize the emperor's territory. Transcending to the Qing Dynasty, witness the unparalleled power of Mo Xiaofei ruling the world!
513.16 Million words | 2022-02-13 04:07Update
After being reborn, Kang Yan discovered that some people and things were not as simple as she had thought in her previous life, such as the double demise of her parents, and the trapped souls in her Night Blossom. Woman: Sir, even though I helped you be reborn, haven't we settled our debts? In this lifetime, I just want to take good care of my flowers. Please don't stick to me like this, okay? Man: Well, shouldn't I repay you for saving my life with my body? Woman: Uh, are you sure you want to repay me with your "
164.81 Million words | 2022-02-16 13:01Update
In the historical records, why are the actions of E Zhongtian always contradictory and controversial? Who was Cao Cao and what were his achievements and shortcomings in his early years? Professor E Zhongtian will interpret from the perspective of the common people in his book 'E Zhongtian on the Three Kingdoms'. Although the manuscript of the new book is based on his lectures, Jia Zongpei mentioned that the content of the book is much richer than what was shown on television. 'E Zhongtian has made revisions to the content he previously discussed on television, filling in all the unfinished thoughts in the book.'
336.54 Million words | 2023-03-09 04:04Update
Men bleed but do not shed tears, made of iron and steel without kneeling. Head held high, stirring the winds and clouds. Feet stepping on shattered lands. A lament like poetry, intoxicating like wine. Love the most beautiful person, drink the strongest liquor. Overlord's ambition, a river of blood and mountains. Let us forge a new world together, standing firm in the universe!
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In the late years of the Tang Dynasty, Li Zong, at the age of fourteen, was enthroned as a puppet emperor. He reigned for three years before being assassinated by Zhu Quanzhong, the Prince of Liang. He was posthumously known as the "Emperor Ai." The wet nurse of Emperor Ai, Lady Yang, managed to escape with a golden cylinder, a childhood toy of the emperor. However, she was ultimately killed by pursuing officials while fleeing, and her belongings, including the golden cylinder, were stolen and lost... Four years later, the Song family in Weihe County suffered a devastating massacre... Heroes care not for origins, what concern do I have for a humble robe or a golden crown? Grasping tightly
187.92 Million words | 2022-04-29 05:10Update
Ye Yuan, a college student majoring in modern history, unexpectedly reincarnates into the fifth son of Liu Shan, the Northern King Liu Chen, during the late period of the Three Kingdoms. In his previous life, he heard about Liu Chen's unwavering loyalty and his family's suicide in the Zhaolie Temple, and felt deeply regretful. Now, having obtained the opportunity to revive the prestige of the Great Han, he naturally refuses to accept the fate of dying and dissipating into nothingness. Sima Shi, Sima Zhao? What a joke! Destroy them! Let's see how Ye Yuan, armed with his knowledge of history, manipulates the Shu Han and turns the tide in the Three Kingdoms!
578.42 Million words | 2020-10-27 19:55Update
In this life, what I had longed for in my previous life was finally within my grasp. However, it is not easy to protect everything that I have gained. I traveled through time to a world completely different from history, only to be astonished by the fact that it was the world from a novel I had read before. For the sake of my family and my homeland, I witnessed how an ordinary individual can overturn the heavens and the earth.
281.22 Million words | 2023-01-29 12:54Update
Zheng Fei travels through time to the Song dynasty, assuming the role of Zheng Tuzhen in the world of "Water Margin". Watch as he gathers heroes, ascends to Liangshan, enters the imperial court, fights against foreign invaders, and ultimately brings peace to the world! (The end! Thank you all for your support!)
63.55 Million words | 2023-05-29 01:11Update
New recruit Li An participated in the special forces selection competition and passed all the tests, aiming to become the king of special forces. However, he was repeatedly targeted by mercenaries and forced to enter the world of mercenaries. With a strong determination, he built his own mercenary team and gradually grew into the mercenary king.
187.80 Million words | 2020-08-10 00:43Update
In this year, Liu Bei's biological son, Liu Shan, was born. In this year, Cao Cao boasted an army of 800,000 marching south. In this year, a modern accountant traveled back in time and became Liu Bei's adopted son, Liu Feng. With an awkward identity, imminent disasters, and a tragic ending in the distant future, Liu Feng, who is well aware of all this, can only rise up and resist
404.85 Million words | 2023-01-24 00:01Update
Li Long, who attended a military academy at the National University of Defense Technology, is a reconnaissance soldier. During an exercise in Changsha, Hunan Province, he unfortunately got killed by a live round. By some twist of fate, he was transported to the late Ming Dynasty, during the reign of the last emperor, Chongzhen. It was a chaotic time with banditry, peasant uprisings, and invasions from the Qing army. After his transmigration, Li Long found that his team's equipment, including a solar-powered laptop and an automatic rifle, had also come along. Wearing a steel helmet and camouflage uniform, what kind of encounters would he face in this era of advanced firearms? Can the Ming Expeditionary Force truly embark on expeditions to Europe and America?
385.71 Million words | 2022-10-07 08:02Update
