what is the meaning of historical fiction

Historical fiction is a genre of literature that combines real historical events and characters with fictional elements and narratives. It allows readers to immerse themselves in a particular time period and experience the past through the eyes of fictional characters.

In historical fiction, authors use their imagination to fill in the gaps in historical records and create compelling stories set in the past. This genre often incorporates extensive research to ensure accuracy and authenticity in portraying historical events, customs, and societal norms.

The significance of historical fiction lies in its ability to educate and entertain readers simultaneously. By blending fact with fiction, it offers a unique way of exploring and understanding various historical eras, cultures, and significant events. Through the eyes of fictional characters, readers can gain insights into the personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives of individuals living in different historical periods.

If you are interested in exploring the world of historical fiction, there are numerous notable authors and novels to consider. Some popular authors in this genre include:

1. Philippa Gregory: Known for her historical novels set in the Tudor era, such as "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The White Queen."
2. Ken Follett: Renowned for his epic historical novels, including "The Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End."
3. Hilary Mantel: Author of the acclaimed Thomas Cromwell trilogy, beginning with "Wolf Hall," set in the time of Henry VIII.
4. Bernard Cornwell: Famous for his historical fiction series, such as "The Last Kingdom" series, which follows the Viking invasions of Britain.

If you are searching for a website to find recommendations and reviews for historical fiction, you can check out Goodreads.com. It is a popular online platform where readers can discover new books, join reading groups, and explore various genres, including historical fiction.

Remember, historical fiction offers a captivating blend of history and imagination, allowing readers to experience the past in a unique and engaging way.
Chinese Expeditionary Forces Fiction
Chinese Expeditionary Forces

In the year and month, Du Yuming led a large army to escape to the Yeren Mountain, but suffered heavy losses with seven to eight out of ten soldiers, resulting in a tragic incident. The new division commander Sun Liren led his troops to march westward and withdraw to India, ensuring the safety of the entire division. Dai Shuxiang was left behind in the ambush at Yeren Mountain and became an abandoned child. He followed in the footsteps of General Sun Liren, traversing thousands of miles through Yeren Mountain, successfully retreating to India, and became a formidable force in the counterattack against Myanmar. He created one war miracle after another on the battlefield, becoming a pioneer and legend of China's special forces. A soldier who doesn't aspire to become a general is not a good soldier. Only a soldier who can accomplish impossible tasks is a good soldier. He has always been using brilliant achievements to exemplify...

416.26 Million words | 2023-03-18 07:19Update

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convict Fiction
convict

The King of Qin sweeps across the land, his gaze as fierce as a tiger! The flying sword shatters the illusions, and the lords from the west come together!

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Sheng Ming Grand Tutor Fiction
Sheng Ming Grand Tutor

Time travel? Alone? You guys are weak! Archaeology prodigy Ye Yu travels with beautiful sisters! It's just a casual trip, how did they inexplicably travel to the Ming Dynasty and become the emperor's teacher?! Power struggles, dangers of inheritance, foreign invasions! With their extraordinary wit, they stand tall in the court! I just wanted to live a peaceful life! Occasionally collect archaeological evidence that can't be found in the modern world! Then, gather my four companions and return to the century! Wait, did my arrival directly change history?! National grudges, beautiful women, let's see how a generation of imperial teachers stands firm in the whirlpool of history! This book welcomes brothers and sisters who love this book and history to discuss together.

430.79 Million words | 2022-09-28 13:00Update

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The Rise of the New Empire Era Fiction
The Rise of the New Empire Era

Special forces soldier Lin Yiqing completed his mission and returned to the helicopter. However, he was struck by a ball of lightning and lost consciousness. When he woke up, he found himself in a parallel timeline, in an unfamiliar dynasty called the Qian Dynasty. This dynasty, once prosperous, had now declined and was on the verge of a tumultuous change. It had just made contact with Western industrial civilization and was facing internal and external troubles. In order to realize his dream of a strong nation, Lin Yiqing resolutely led this ancient country forward, and created a glorious era of his own.

46.27 Million words | 2023-05-30 20:41Update

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Parachuting into the Prosperous Age. Fiction
Parachuting into the Prosperous Age.

An unforeseen accident during a military exercise sent Captain Zhao Yunze of the Airborne Forces on a journey through time, transporting him to the era of the Great Tang Dynasty. From then on, his legend began in the expanse of the mighty Tang Dynasty. By the banks of the Wei River, a thunderous roar repelled the invading Turks; within the walls of Chang'an, his ingenious strategies astounded the court and the people. A peasant in the morning, a ruler in the evening, he ascended to the highest halls of power. In the command tent, he strategized and planned tirelessly, his brow drenched in sweat amidst the fields and workshops. His poems and verses stirred the spirits of gods and demons, his sword clashed with valiant heroes. Galloping through the vast desert, breaking through the waves of the open seas, he parachuted into the majestic Chang'an, roaming freely and unrestrained. Witness how Zhao Yunze maneuvers through the grandness of the Tang Dynasty, embarking on a lifetime of madness.

438.96 Million words | 2020-12-29 09:49Update

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Dream of Tosa Fiction
Dream of Tosa

From the first-person perspective, I present the most authentic Warring States period. It was an era of civilization, with prosperous trade, thriving culture, and the collision of technology and ideology. It was a savage era, with various warlords rising and frequent conflicts, betrayal and slaughter prevailing. It was a paradise for the strong but a hell for the weak. The strong couldn't rely on their strength alone, as they could crumble in an instant. The weak didn't need to feel despair, as they had the potential to conquer the world in the end. A modern Chinese student arrives in the Warring States period of Japan, what kind of path will they carve out? ... ...

72.92 Million words | 2023-01-10 14:07Update

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Drunken Beauty Fiction
Drunken Beauty

Ajio has a dull personality and despises men. Since childhood, her only goal has been to marry her beloved. Anyone who dares to stand in her way will be chopped... But later on, her beloved falls in love with someone else. Will she chop him as well? The story is not tragic, with trivial family matters in the beginning and melodramatic twists later on. Various scumbags are exposed and even the emperor can be chopped. The male lead undergoes character development, while the female lead has a violent temper and frequently resorts to chopping people!

486.18 Million words | 2020-09-07 10:19Update

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Rebuilding Tsinghua Fiction
Rebuilding Tsinghua

On June 11th, in the second year of the Xianfeng reign, a woman slowly walked into the Shunzhen Gate, later to be known as the evil Dowager Empress, Satan's wife, and the Iron-blooded Queen, Cixi. Little did anyone know that history would take a drastically different turn. "When the Lobster Army returned triumphant alongside the Gallic Rooster at the Baili Bridge, the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion had already quietly ignited the gunsmoke in India. The brightest jewels on the crown of the Queen of England were about to gather dust. As the Russian bear's reach into the Far East was severed, the awakening dragon had set its sights on the succulent meats of Lake Baikal and Alaska. As the Meiji Restoration began to take shape, the Beiyang Fleet, born out of the twenty-year Westernization Movement, visited Japan with the might of a second Black Ship..." In the Jien Hall of the Yuanmingyuan, under the carved moon and opened sky, Xingzhen set aside the chapter of the Tongdaotang and opened her eyes. She looked at her unusually long lifeline in the palm of her hand, and her eyes emitted a daunting radiance. Since I am Cixi, then no one shall be spared!

108.73 Million words | 2022-09-06 11:21Update

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Profligate Son of the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Profligate Son of the Tang Dynasty

The Nine Heavens open the palace gates, nations bow with their attire adorned; The Great Tang of Zhenguan, resplendent in its governance, a land of beauty and splendor; Martial prowess unparalleled, its might echoing throughout the four seas. Upon the Hall of Supreme Ultimate, Li Shimin's formidable presence, reigning over the world; Beneath the Tower of Lingyun, civil and military officials guide the nation, expanding its borders. In this brilliant era of prosperity, amidst the ebb and flow of life's waves, Young Xie Yi, dazed as if a millennium has passed, becomes a prodigal son who has just squandered his entire family fortune...

112.81 Million words | 2021-02-25 19:30Update

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I became the son of Emperor Renzong. Fiction
I became the son of Emperor Renzong.

The weakness of the emperor led to the filthiness of the palace, the chaos in the court, and the indulgence of arrogant neighboring countries. Action speaks louder than words, and decisive measures are the qualities that an emperor should possess. Watch as I ascend to the throne and demonstrate how to govern the country and ensure its safety.

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Song Era Fiction
Song Era

During the flourishing of wildflowers in the capital region of the former Xia Dynasty, a powerful nation will emerge to become the hegemon. The legitimate and illegitimate son of the Lu family will illuminate the path of war, while the ninth prince of the Song Kingdom will bear the imperial power with the support of

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Ming tycoon Fiction
Ming tycoon

In the second year of Jingtai, the kind-hearted Zhu Qizhen anxiously looked towards the Southern Palace, while Zhu Qiyu sat proudly in the Hall of Heavenly Purity. The once stunning Empress Qian had now become a feeble old woman, and the beloved Wan Zhen'er, who once received the Emperor's favor in all six palaces, was now thin and weak. This year marked the second year after the disastrous defeat of the Ming Dynasty. It was during this time that the battle to defend the capital had just been won, and the bloodstains left by the eunuch Wang Zhen had not yet dried. Yang, a talented scholar from the Ministry of Rites, returned to the capital with great courage, and the mighty Shao Bao began to display his power on the frontier. This was an age marked by recent chaos, but also a time filled with opportunities. It was at this moment that a man from another era journeyed through time and space, with a gust of wind disturbing the calm river. The drizzle in Shuntian Prefecture wet the tips of the girls' shoes, and the gentle sound of the bell from the office of the Grand Music Bureau swayed in the air. The scholars on the willow-lined river bank sang loudly, but who was it that plucked the pipa and made the banana leaves turn red?

192.09 Million words | 2023-05-16 02:43Update

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The Grand Ming Martial Arts Champion Fiction
The Grand Ming Martial Arts Champion

Looking north, billowing smoke covers the vastness; Lamentation fills the people's hearts; rampant cavalrymen, how can young ones bear the loss of their country? Looking south, the mountains and rivers remain majestic; A Han champion, brandishing swords and guns, whipping the horse to gallop across the mighty river. The people were not yet prosperous, the Ming dynasty not yet flourishing; The horsehide wrapped around the coffin, returning to the hometown. In the modern era, a king of Sanda, his spirit lingering in the Great Ming dynasty; With a single brilliant achievement in the Jinluan Palace, becoming the first martial champion

213.69 Million words | 2021-04-05 12:59Update

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Shu Gate Fiction
Shu Gate

Having been in the political arena for ten years, ambition has also been worn down into an old horse. One careless move in the power struggle led to a downfall. Crossing over? It's not a rare occurrence, but luckily, I crossed over into the body of a nobleman's son. Unfortunately, he is only a common-born son of an elderly marquis, who holds a prominent position. With fifteen sons, he ranks twelfth in the family hierarchy, making it impossible for him to inherit the title. Among his elder brothers, some hold official positions, while others serve in the military. Unfortunately, our immediate family possesses no talent and shows no signs of improvement, relying on a meager monthly allowance of twenty taels of silver to scrape by. My mother was a concubine who passed away early, and the marquis's mansion holds no regard for us. Even the snobbish servants dare to flaunt their power in front of us. Only my widowed sister, who shares the same mother as me, treats me kindly and occasionally provides assistance. However, as a widow with a son, I must be mindful of my boundaries. While others who have crossed over try to develop businesses, our elderly marquis strictly forbids his descendants from engaging in commerce. Shall we wait until the marquis passes away, only to be driven out by our brothers, each given a small plot of land? As a modern person, if I'm going to experience this, it must be done in a grand manner. Engaging in literature and calligraphy is not my forte, and the games of kings and marquis are not interesting to me. How about manipulating the changing of emperors and establishing my own power? "Why shouldn't a man carry his Wu Blade, conquering fifty provinces? I invite you to temporarily ascend the Lingyan Pavilion. Which scholar wouldn't desire to become a marquis of ten thousand households?"

548.82 Million words | 2021-09-11 02:44Update

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Wolf Warrior flag Fiction
Wolf Warrior flag

Everyone knows Zhijiang Airport, but how many people know about Fenghuang Airport? It is even more unknown. On the eve of the Xuefengshan Battle, a special Japanese squadron once launched a surprise attack on Fenghuang Airport, but mysteriously disappeared in the Wuling Mountains... He would stop at nothing for the rise of his family! For the prestige of his family, he initiated three Torch Wine ceremonies! No one knows why he, who had once refused to resist the Japanese, resolutely launched the Torch Wine ceremony and personally led four hundred fearless soldiers to enter the vast Wuling Mountains to ambush the Japanese army... A mysterious life, a

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Disappointing Three Kingdoms Fiction
Disappointing Three Kingdoms

The lazy and idle second-generation rich Tao businessman crossed over and became the eldest son of Tao Qian, the Governor of Xuzhou. "Father, I have done wrong. I accidentally killed someone! His son is called Cao Cao!" (Tao Qian spits blood!) "Father, I have done wrong. I married a woman behind your back and took Lu Bu's woman!" (Tao Qian continues to spit blood!) "Father, you have worked hard for the great Han Dynasty, but I cannot help you." "Hmm?" Tao Qian is taken aback. Has his rebellious son transformed? He couldn't help but feel gratified. "If you have such filial piety, it's worth it even if I suffer and tire!" "

64.14 Million words | 2022-04-13 04:41Update

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He Overpowers Shu Fiction
He Overpowers Shu

Reborn as the son of Wei Yan, dominate the Three Kingdoms era! With the cunning Zhuge Liang, nearly supernatural in wisdom, the treacherous Sima Yi, and the ambivalent ally and enemy, the Emperor of Eastern Wu. Witness how I strategize and break through encirclements to establish dominance over the world. Join our book club at [group number], all are welcome!

327.95 Million words | 2022-12-16 19:02Update

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Thundering War Soldier Fiction
Thundering War Soldier

Hulei Taiji: A martial art focused on practical combat, alternating between hardness and softness, speed and slowness, with resounding strength. Yen Nianlang: An orphan raised by wolves, who rounded off his edges in society while keeping his wild nature hidden. This is the story of a common soldier, who, through unexpected events, transformed from an ordinary to a legendary soldier, from a forest guard to a determined special forces warrior. This story is highly realistic, but please do not identify with it. I will also never admit it, so it is a fabricated reality.

295.29 Million words | 2023-06-12 05:35Update

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The Number One General of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Number One General of the Three Kingdoms

One Lu, two Zhao, three Dian Wei, four Guan Yu, five Ma Chao, six Zhang Fei. Huang, Xu, Sun, Tai, two Xiahou, two Zhang, Xu, Pang, Gan, Zhou, Wei. Zhang Xiu, the divine spear, and Wen Yan, though brave, were doomed to a tragic fate. Twenty-four famous generals of the Three Kingdoms, finally Deng Ai and Jiang Wei. In the era of the Three Kingdoms, outstanding generals emerged one after another, shining with brilliance. It is fortunate to be reborn in such a grand era, dueling and dancing with numerous famous generals on the battlefield, which is a stroke of luck. Braving the three armies, strategizing on the battlefield, this is the dream and passion of a passionate man. When stepping into this grand era, one can only say: The first general of the Three Kingdoms, who can surpass me?

411.13 Million words | 2021-09-11 15:06Update

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Strong man Fiction
Strong man

[Contracted Work by Fourth Editing Group] Conquering the Xiongnu on horseback, the flames of war rage under Emperor Han Wu, as the army of the reborn soldier leads hundreds of thousands of iron cavalry through countless bloody battles, forging a legendary feat that belongs to the Han ethnic group for ages.

453.64 Million words | 2023-03-15 01:51Update

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