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!
Do not believe that youth cannot be reclaimed, nor allow history to turn to ashes. A modern soul travels back to the end of the Qing Dynasty and suddenly finds themselves alongside future martyrs of the Huanghuagang uprising. Should they sacrifice themselves or observe coldly from the sidelines? With a magnificent landscape stretching for ten thousand miles and the glorious Chinese civilization spanning five thousand years, is it not possible to trample the Japanese slaves and dominate the world? However, the most important thing to achieve all this is to first protect one's own life... If you readers find "Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and Weibo!
244.54 Million words | 2021-06-11 09:17Update
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
Full of absurd words on paper, a stream of bitter tears. The author is considered foolish, who can understand the meaning within? A generation of losers traversing a different world, the same Red Chamber, but with different dreams.
124.73 Million words | 2022-11-13 07:27Update
In post-war Japan, the economy was in decline and people were struggling to make ends meet. The number of those suffering from hunger was overwhelming. In this era, the real ruler of Japan was not the Prime Minister nor the Emperor, but General MacArthur. The American troops stationed in Japan were treated as if they were above the nation, while the Japanese people were mere servants. As long as the American troops didn't kill anyone, even the Japanese police would advise the victims to endure, afraid to show any disrespect towards the American soldiers. Tang Ning, through a twist of fate, found himself transported to the year when he served as Lieutenant Tony Tangning in the US Army stationed in Japan. Here, he indulged in a life of unimaginable luxury. However, as a Chinese man, his dreams were not limited to this... PS: Those who embrace Japanese culture and hold a positive view towards Japan, please refrain from reading this book!
116.79 Million words | 2020-07-29 03:45Update
"In the East, there was a man who established a new order in Asia! Today, it is our proud and great Deutsch's turn to build a brand-new world order with blood and life! And defend it until the end of the world!" That day, The Wall Street Journal wrote the following words: "The age of the military...might be arriving again tomorrow!" ***** Perhaps, this could be a decent historical military novel. Protagonist: Xinhai
470.29 Million words | 2021-01-09 06:04Update
The young republic, the ancient Chinese nation. The emergence of a mysterious substance has completely changed their destinies, ushering in the resurgence of the Chinese nation. In the face of opportunity, the leader of the republic strategizes and achieves victory from a thousand miles away. In the face of challenges, the soldiers of the republic brave all obstacles and march forward. In the face of danger, the people of the republic unite as one and make decisive decisions. Regardless of the wolves in the form of the United States, Japan, Russia, India, and France, I unsheath my sword and laugh proudly on the battlefield. Generations of blood and sweat, five thousand years of bitterness and hardships. The Chinese nation will surely rejuvenate and stand at the pinnacle of the world.
49.14 Million words | 2020-07-24 13:37Update
This is a novel that struggles to emerge from the clutches of little monsters. I won't explain the specific content. Based on the title, book lovers should be able to figure out who I am.
72.23 Million words | 2020-08-29 14:46Update
Welcome to the Song Dynasty. Here, you will find the poetry of Su Dongpo, the lyrics of Li Qingzhao, the heroic spirit of the northern frontier, and the misty rain of the southern regions. "Is there anything else?" Yes, for example, there are clandestine mistresses, alluring courtesans, secret rendezvous under the lantern festival, and it's worth emphasizing that nobody wears underwear. "You're being lewd. Can you talk about something else?" Are you not interested as a man? Very well, let me mention something else. Here, we have the fury of gentlemen, the sinister laughter of treacherous ministers, powerful emperors, and enchanting empresses. There are the palace guards of the Khitan dynasty, the iron cavalry of the Western Xia, there are shores filled with corpses and city walls stained with blood.
286.34 Million words | 2022-01-02 21:51Update
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
In the mid-19th century, China began to decline under the invasion of the West! The ironclad warships and powerful cannons of the foreign powers forced open the country's doors, while opium plundered the wealth of the people, leaving the nation in despair! Dr. Long Yufei, a scholar with expertise in mechanics and metallurgy, returned to late Qing China from the Southeast Asia. He rose to power, overthrowing the Manchu dynasty, and boarded the last train of colonial expansion, leading to the rejuvenation of the nation! Long soared in the Southeast Asia, dominating the seas, and ultimately bringing an end to the era of sailing ships!
306.47 Million words | 2021-03-24 07:27Update
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
A white bull is pulling a cart. Inside the cart is a young boy holding a tablet and carrying a pirated version of the "Xuan-Yuan Sword." They appear in the Song Dynasty, in the space-time of bandits and villages. How about we talk about "Water Margin," "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," "The Return of the Condor Heroes," "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber," and "The Deer and the Cauldron"? Or maybe we can discuss the rise of great nations? The crime of spreading misleading words is significant! Also, what dynasties are you talking about? How come you mentioned the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, as well as the Qin, Han, Three Kingdoms, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties? I understand Tang and Song, but what on earth are Yuan, Ming, and Qing?
186.35 Million words | 2023-04-27 16:33Update
From the land of bullets to the vast nation of rivers and mountains! From swords and spears to warships and fighter jets! Special forces soldier Lin Fei returns to the Battle of Jiawu! Crouching tiger in the South Seas, coiled dragon dominating the world! Reader group has been established: , everyone is welcome to join in!!
264.68 Million words | 2023-04-15 19:55Update
Li Lan mysteriously arrived in Somalia, possessing the creator of all miracles - the Red Alert Base Vehicle. Thus, a storm silently formed, sweeping across the Earth. Li Lan: "Besides continuously creating miracles, my existence is to challenge the world order!" Obama: "We must strengthen our military presence in the Indian Ocean, especially in the Gulf of Aden. A carrier battle group is definitely not enough." Sarkozy: "In order to ensure regional peace and stability, we must send troops to Somalia, overthrow the terrorist-leaning regime, and establish a pro-Western government." Putin: "We have gained another object to win over, which will help Russia increase its presence in the Gulf of Aden." Chinese leader: "Please exercise restraint and believe in the brand-new government of Somalia. They will certainly completely resolve the region's peace issue." Hua Li: "We need everything - the Apocalypse Control Device, nuclear missile silos, aircraft carriers, Apocalypse tanks, Black Hawk fighter jets... not one can be missing."
388.45 Million words | 2020-07-06 17:19Update
Zhong Yi, an all-around soldier king from the Northern Theater Command's Wolf Assault Team, had his soul transmigrated to the Battle of Shanghai in the year 1937 during a drill incident in Zhurihe where he was mistakenly hit by friendly artillery fire. In this new setting, Zhong Yi became the captain of the Jinshan Guard Security Team. Watch as Zhong Yi leads his cannon fodder squad, utilizing modern combat concepts and special warfare techniques, to kill the Japanese devils, leaving the battlefield strewn with their corpses and rivers of blood!
575.79 Million words | 2023-07-03 16:37Update
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
He originally was a Peking Opera actor, but after crossing over to the era of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde Emperor, he becomes an hereditary Jin Yiwei. Witness the Jin Yiwei's swift horses clad in fresh attire, as their embroidered spring sabers are unsheathed, illuminating the world with a chilling radiance.
214.47 Million words | 2021-08-25 23:06Update
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
"The internet version of 'Sui Chaos' is originally titled 'Home' and has won the award for outstanding original internet literature. Currently, all six volumes have been published. 'Sui Chaos' is the published version, slightly different from the internet version 'Home'. Friends are welcome to choose their preferred way to read. Join the Drunkard QQ Fan Group to discuss the plot together."
40.84 Million words | 2023-01-07 13:11Update
From Hanzhong, Li Lanyi emerged as the cornerstone of the Taiping Army's Western Expeditionary Corps. Shida Kai, by the banks of the Dadu River, was his shining badge of honor. And the East and West Armies were his final contribution to the Qing Dynasty. Three years of fierce battles in Xinjiang, annihilating the Khanate of Huanhan, killing Aguba, defeating the Khanate of Bukhara – this is the glory of our nation! In Guangxi, with a strong and robust army, he destroyed three thousand Japanese soldiers, killed Xixiang Congdao. As a small country, who dares to trespass on our precious Chinese island? Next is to rebel! Ascending the throne as the emperor, secluded cultivation, refining internal strength. Then, slaughtering the Japanese, defeating the Russians, slapping the British, kicking the French and the Americans - we're definitely not nonsensical, as those who have read Han-style novels would know. We are the Rational Party! PS: Originally, I wanted to write about how the Old Summer Palace is forever a pain in the hearts of Chinese people. But then I realized that without experiencing the Second Opium War, the dream of China as the Celestial Empire would never be completely shattered. So I started writing about the chaos in Gansu and Shaanxi. However, hail the mighty River Crab, three submissions, three victories! And that's how Li Lanyi and Taiping came into existence! It's all quite tear-jerking when you think about it.
114.99 Million words | 2020-08-01 12:57Update
We can die, but before that, we must live like human beings! This is a story set against the backdrop of the peasant uprising at the end of the Yuan dynasty, narrating the tale of a group of ordinary men who rise up to resist and rebuild the Chinese nation on the ruins. The protagonist of the story is an ordinary person, although he is a time traveler, like the countless sons and daughters of China at that time, he too fights and sheds blood to live as a human being! This story is not intended to scrutinize and criticize the right or wrongs of any particular ethnic group in the past, but to record the struggles of the people of China in that era to resist enslavement.
6.69 Million words | 2021-02-11 19:33Update
