Title: "The Fateful Lightning: A Novel of the Civil War - Discover the Best Historical Fiction and Authors" Introduction: Are you a history enthusiast or a lover of gripping stories set during the American Civil War? Look no further! In this article, we will delve into "The Fateful Lightning," a captivating novel set in this tumultuous period. Additionally, we will explore some other notable historical fiction books, talented authors, and helpful websites that will cater to your interest in this genre. 1. "The Fateful Lightning: A Novel of the Civil War" - An Epic Journey Through History: "The Fateful Lightning" is an enthralling novel by Jeff Shaara that takes readers on a remarkable journey, exploring the American Civil War through the eyes of various characters. The book vividly portrays the trials and tribulations faced by soldiers on both sides, providing a comprehensive and deeply engaging narrative. 2. Other Must-Read Historical Fiction Novels of the Civil War: If you've finished reading "The Fateful Lightning" and are hungry for more historical fiction set during the Civil War, here are a few recommendations: - "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: This classic novel transports readers to the Southern states during the war and offers a sweeping story of love, sacrifice, and resilience. - "Cold Mountain" by Charles Frazier: Set in the Appalachian Mountains, this hauntingly beautiful novel follows the perilous journey of a Confederate soldier as he attempts to return to his beloved. - "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this gripping novel provides an intimate portrayal of the Battle of Gettysburg, bringing to life the struggles and motivations of the key players involved. 3. Renowned Authors in the Historical Fiction Genre: If you crave more historical fiction beyond Civil War stories, these authors are known for their exceptional contributions to the genre: - Bernard Cornwell: Famous for his "Sharpe" series set during the Napoleonic Wars, Cornwell's meticulous research and captivating storytelling will transport you to various historical eras. - Philippa Gregory: Known for her expertise in Tudor-era England, Gregory's novels, such as "The Other Boleyn Girl," offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of royal figures and their dramatic stories. 4. Online Resources for Historical Fiction Fanatics: To enhance your reading experience and discover even more captivating historical fiction novels, here are some noteworthy websites: - Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): This popular platform allows readers to explore and rate books, connect with fellow readers, and receive personalized recommendations based on their preferences. - Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org): Dedicated to promoting and reviewing historical fiction, this website provides valuable insights, author interviews, and a wealth of recommendations across different eras. Conclusion: "The Fateful Lightning: A Novel of the Civil War" serves as a gateway to a rich literary landscape of historical fiction set during this transformative period. By diving into this captivating novel, exploring related books, renowned authors, and utilizing online resources, you can immerse yourself in the world of the American Civil War and other historical eras, satisfying your curiosity and love for captivating storytelling. Happy reading!
I was fortunate enough to travel through time, but I was born into a landlord family. Although I never lacked food and clothing in this life, I didn't want to live off others, so Fu Xiaoguan did some things casually. Unexpectedly, the impact was so huge. The emperor wanted to promote him to a high-ranking official, the princess wanted to marry him as her husband, the daughter of the Shangshufu wouldn't marry anyone else, the savage wanted his head, the barbarian country wanted his life, and the Fan country wanted his money... but all Fu Xiaoguan wanted was to be a big landlord!
302.55 Million words | 2022-03-20 08:30Update
A financially ignorant accountant in a tax office, with only half-knowledge of history, arrives in the Tianbao period of the prosperous and declining Tang Dynasty. He is not a genius, but only diligent and wise. Starting from scratch, he gradually changes his own destiny, step by step stepping onto the tide of the times. "How can a golden dragon be confined to a small pond, once encountering wind and clouds, it transforms!" Intrigue and mystery surround him, from the Donggong case, Wei Jian's case, to the mystery of Ma Wei Slope. Witness how he assimilates into history, surviving and striving within the wisdom of the ancients. Faced with the chaos of the Nanzhao and Tubo, the battle between the Tang Empire and the Abbasid Empire, and the tragic An Lushan Rebellion, how will he rewrite history? In the flourishing of the nation and the people, in that era of emerging talents, in the sky filled with passionate warriors, how will he achieve the brilliance of his own life? Five thousand years of history pass by, and what I have picked up is the brightest pearl in the vast sea of history. - Gao Yuequn (Sponsored by Happy Peace Dove, a book enthusiast) Custom tags by the author: Passionate, Rebirth
156.40 Million words | 2021-08-11 02:37Update
[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
"This is a magical comment. Once you write down the character and world you want to travel to, your dreams will come true instantly." "Congratulations on being the first person to leave a comment!" "Travel destination: Stardust Forest!" "Character to travel with: Lillimoor!" "Note: As the first commenter, you have randomly received the check-in system. Please check it out!"
54.10 Million words | 2020-07-25 10:06Update
The tyrant of iron and blood, the fortress of Eastern Europe, the savior of the Soviets, the master of Constantinople, the restorer of the Third Rome, the new Tsar of the North, the nightmare of Chechnya, the meat grinder of the free world, and the leader of the red regime, General Secretary Gennady Ivanovich Yanaev. (Inner signature approved, group number: )
314.14 Million words | 2021-12-13 18:59Update
In the year , Zhao Dongyun arrived in this era full of humiliation and hope, and became an officer of the Beiyang Army. Let's see how he step by step rises to the pinnacle and becomes a great warlord across the country and overseas! The author's new book, "Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution," has been completed. With updates and high quality ensured, please bookmark and read it. Welcome to join the reader group.
252.53 Million words | 2022-10-23 08:57Update
This is the best of times, with sprawling railways, roaring locomotives, and flowing gold molding into towering skyscrapers; this is the worst of times, where in the dense darkness of those skyscrapers, there is opposition between the north and the south, immense disparities in wealth, and the survival of the fittest. To avoid being trampled within the shadows of those skyscrapers, one must climb to the glorious pinnacle and trample everything beneath their feet. In this tumultuous and troubled era, shrouded in noise and unrest...
579.37 Million words | 2022-08-18 12:39Update
Zhao Jin led an ordinary life, but little did he know that he would have a fresh start in the late Ming Dynasty. He aimed to leave his mark on history. With a spear in his hand, he conquered vast lands and rivers. This is what it means to be a mighty warrior of the Great Ming. Follow "Old White's" WeChat Official Account by searching: zhentebiebai. Join the exclusive White Book community.
219.23 Million words | 2022-11-17 19:38Update
Tired of the same old Three Kingdoms era? Let's try something different. Dongming, Xitang, Nanhan, Beiyuan, Zhongsong... Xiang Yu's great battle against the Five Tiger Generals, Zhang Liang's intellectual duel with Guiguzi, Bai Qi versus Han Xin... The most powerful lineup of warlords, the peak of talented individuals in both civil and martial affairs, and the most difficult journey to unification. Please remember, this is not just the Three Kingdoms, but also a new Warring States era, the most chaotic and exciting period in Chinese history. [This book starts off slowly, but gets more exciting as it progresses. I hope viewers can endure and finish reading the Yellow Scarves Arc.] QQ Book Community Group 1 (full): [group number] Group 2 (full): [group number] Group 3: [group number]. Interested friends are welcome to join.
697.65 Million words | 2021-11-05 18:51Update
Before the Forbidden City, there are nine layers of gates, Countless officials with adorned hats pass through the Southern Gate. Their hats adorned with palace flowers, faces like the morning sky, The Golden Hall echoes their prestigious names far and wide. Riding horses through the ten-li Imperial Street they go, Revered as the top scholar of the Great Ming, high and low. This is a story of a modern person dedicated to studying in the Ming Dynasty, Constantly striving for progress, his achievements will fill two million words undoubtedly. His character is dependable and trustworthy, Join our reader community and chat to your heart's content effortlessly.
412.88 Million words | 2022-04-01 00:36Update
During the reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty, foreign powers watched closely, the country's gates were wide open, and China faced a once-in-three-thousand-years unprecedented change. The fate of a hundred years of decline, is it truly unavoidable? A returned medical doctor with the sole desire to treat the sick, save lives, and make money, tragically finds himself transported to Victorian-era Britain under the rule of Queen Victoria. Despite being thousands of miles away, he sounds the clarion call for China's reform and rise, ushering in a new era... This is a turbulent era, filled with brutal and intense modern wars, brewing European revolutions. Great leaders shape history, while ordinary people create history. A grand and captivating century's painting, both majestic and poignant, is about to unfold... Welcome to join the reader group for this book.
575.38 Million words | 2020-07-15 10:48Update
The protagonist's background: Before time travel, he was a star player on the basketball team at Mining University. He has been practicing Tai Chi, swordsmanship, and spear skills since childhood. After training, he is roughly on par with Wei Yan and Zhang Liao, slightly inferior to peak Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun, but superior to Ma Dai and Wen Ping. He has a good overall view of the situation, but not to the extent of being a master strategist. He often comes up with ingenious ideas and unconventional thoughts. Writing skills: As a time traveler, his language skills are not bad. Romantic relationships: He will have a few, but it won't be to the point of exhausting himself. This story has a moderate level of speculation and is not excessively exaggerated. The protagonist has ambitions for dominance but finds it too tiring. Instead of working as hard as Zhuge Liang, he prefers to be a Confucian general and enjoy leisure time.
82.42 Million words | 2022-09-23 09:49Update
An engineering graduate with a technological gem traveled back to ancient times. As a prince, he had no ambitions for power struggles or schemes. All he wanted was to peacefully cultivate his land, engage in industrial pursuits, and live a carefree life. PS: This is a lighthearted tale of farming.
243.23 Million words | 2021-09-22 07:12Update
In special forces, the codename for a sniper is usually "Eagle". A sniper specializing in jungle sniping is called "Green Eagle", while one proficient in mountain warfare is referred to as "Mountain Eagle". A professional soldier responsible for protecting important targets or providing emergency medical aid to injured teammates on the battlefield is given a codename containing the character "Shan" (衫), such as "Blue Shan" in a foreign peacekeeping force. Lastly, an elite operative with exceptional offensive capabilities, capable of adapting quickly to any environment and independently completing various types of combat missions, is known as "Sting".
457.35 Million words | 2020-07-24 16:15Update
At the end of the Warring States period, there was an unprecedented upheaval in the Middle Kingdom. Some were born as nobles. Some were esteemed as princes. But he was reborn as a lowly soldier named Heifu in the state of Qin, a small character in the Yunmeng Qinjian. To avoid death in the ravines and to seize control of his own destiny, he fiercely climbed his way up. Fortunately, he caught up with a great era. The King of Qin swept across the world, his eyes filled with ambition! Centuries-old bloodlines were no match for military achievements and bestowed titles. The elites of the six states were all trampled upon by the officials of Qin. Heifu only wanted to laugh and ask one question: Are the noble and honorable truly noble and honorable? Conquering the Baiyue in the south, repelling the Xiongnu in the north, driving away the Di and Qiang in the west, and crossing the Eastern Sea on towering ships. With his participation, how will history change? However, the First Emperor's death inevitably led to the fragmentation of the world. As an official of Qin, how should he choose? Should he contribute to chaos or try to prevent it?
336.68 Million words | 2022-07-08 23:40Update
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
Reincarnated into this body, I ascended the throne at the age of five, assumed full power at fifteen, and now at the age of twenty-five. During my reign, I learned glassmaking, soap making, developed cement, and bred rice. I taught the empress dowager to play mahjong for leisure, led my soldiers to barbecue in the frontier, established the royal bank, and repaired the main roads of each province. This led to a prosperous era of peace under the mighty Mount Yue! However, the good times did not last long, as the world became unpredictable. Massive floods in the southeast, severe droughts in the northwest, frequent earthquakes, and border troubles disrupted the peace that had lasted for a long time. Upon the earnest request of my courtiers who had enjoyed peace for so long, I issued a decree to admit my own faults and pray to the heavens sincerely. I chuckled, for this is a historical fiction, and you all seemed to have stumbled upon the wrong channel. Thus, I issued four imperial edicts and dispatched three envoys, and within just over two months, the court was no longer filled with complaints. The decree to admit faults was merely a joke, for I still intend to perform the Taishan mountain worship to chat with the heavens. On an auspicious day atop Mount Tai, the young emperor, full of spirit and vigor, is ready to embark on this momentous occasion. Just then, a person, wielding a sword, emerged from the clouds, forever changing my perception of the world...
136.50 Million words | 2023-01-25 08:26Update
Returning to the Great Tang, vying for world domination In the fifth year of the Tianbao era, more than a hundred years had passed since the founding of the Great Tang. After decades of governing the country, the weary Emperor Li Longji, who had already known his destiny, began to divert his attention away from the mundane and intricate affairs of state, ever since he bestowed the title of Guifei upon Lady Yang. "Amidst joyous songs and graceful dances, the monarch gazes upon them with insatiable desire." He indulged himself in music and dance, and subsequently stopped attending early morning court sessions... And it was in the spring of this year that a newcomer arrived at the Sulou Beacon in Anxi. This newcomer was someone from the future, a time traveler who first entered the frontier military, repelled the enemy barbarians, and then escorted a princess to the capital, stepping into the heart of power in the Great Tang. In a short span of time, he transfigured from a modern-day iron-blooded man to a wise and brave hero of an era of prosperity.
323.20 Million words | 2023-05-18 09:36Update
A young pharmacist from a traditional Chinese medicine hospital accidentally time-traveled to the early days of the Tang Dynasty and became a junior doctor in a small medical shop. The father who ran the shop had mediocre medical skills, the compassionate but timid mother, and the fierce elder sister who always defended her family. The medical shop was on the verge of bankruptcy, and the family struggled to make ends meet. As the new year approached, there was only a pot of black bread mixed with wild vegetables in the pot. Sitting in the main hall, a stern landlady demanded the rent payment. If they couldn't pay the rent, they would be forced out of their home. It was from here that he embarked on a challenging journey in the medical field full of obstacles. Book Friends Group: (Super Group, periodically cleared, lurkers beware) (Advanced Group) (Advanced Group) (Advanced Group)
208.16 Million words | 2021-05-02 13:01Update
What is it like to start off on the villain's bed after transmigrating? Being in a different world and just transmigrated, the answer is simply terrible! As a hero, transmigrating onto the witch's bed is like falling into a trap. If it weren't for marrying all the villain characters in the game before transmigrating, I would be completely doomed now. The villains are all clinging to me, asking me to assist them in ruling the world, competing to propose to me. What should I do? Waiting online, urgent!
368.50 Million words | 2021-02-26 18:16Update
