Top Historical Fiction Books of 2016: Discover the Best Stories From the Past In 2016, historical fiction enthusiasts were treated to a treasure trove of captivating tales set in various periods of history. These books transported readers back in time, offering a unique blend of imagination and historical accuracy. If you're searching for the best historical fiction books of 2016, look no further. Here are some highly recommended titles that will immerse you in captivating stories from the past. 1. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this thought-provoking novel follows the journey of Cora, a young slave escaping from a cotton plantation in Georgia. Colson Whitehead's powerful storytelling brings to life the horrors of slavery and explores the concept of freedom during the pre-Civil War era. 2. "The Girls" by Emma Cline: Set in 1960s California, "The Girls" delves into the fictionalized world of a notorious cult notorious for a series of murders. Emma Cline's vivid prose captures the essence of the counterculture movement, exploring themes of female empowerment, vulnerability, and obsession against the backdrop of a turbulent era. 3. "The Wonder" by Emma Donoghue: From the author of "Room," "The Wonder" takes us to rural Ireland in the mid-19th century. This atmospheric novel follows a young nurse named Lib Wright as she is tasked with observing an eleven-year-old girl who claims to have survived without food for months. Emma Donoghue expertly weaves together mystery and historical context to create a page-turning tale. 4. "The Swans of Fifth Avenue" by Melanie Benjamin: This enthralling novel blends fact and fiction to chronicle the friendship between Truman Capote and the glamorous socialites of New York City in the 1950s. Melanie Benjamin captures the glittering world of high society while delving into the complex personalities and relationships of the era's iconic figures. 5. "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi: "Homegoing" is a powerful debut novel that spans generations and continents. Starting with two half-sisters in 18th-century Ghana, the book traces the lineage of their descendants through centuries of slavery, colonization, and struggles for freedom. Yaa Gyasi's storytelling prowess shines through as she explores the lasting impact of history on individuals and families. To stay updated on the latest historical fiction releases and find more booksfrom 2016 and beyond, consider visiting reputable book review websites such as Goodreads or Book Riot. These platforms provide valuable insights from readers and critics alike, helping you discover hidden gems and popular titles that align with your interests. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with these top historical fiction books from 2016. Whether you prefer stories set during eras of war, social change, or personal journeys, these novels offer a captivating escape to the past while shedding light on the complexities of the human experience. Happy reading!
There has always been a Titanic complex, being reborn in the body of a fortunate sailor who survived the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic. After experiencing the disaster, Sutu Nan came to America, feeling lost ahead...
223.02 Million words | 2020-08-26 14:10Update
In the mid-Qing dynasty, due to the need for commodity circulation and currency turnover, an institution specializing in money exchange and remittance business emerged, known as 'Piaohao', also known as 'Piaozhuang' or 'Huizhuang'. This industry was monopolized by people from Shanxi province, known as 'Shanxi Piaohao'. They had a monopoly on the exchange business throughout the country. The largest Piaohao in the country at that time had a total of X branches, of which the largest was 'Sunrise Chang' established by Li Jingkai, a native of Pingyao. It originally operated as a pigment shop and later transitioned into a Piaohao during the Daoguang reign. This book tells the story of the rise and peak of the pioneering Piaohao 'Sunrise Chang' in China, portraying the loves, hates, and struggles of a generation of Jin merchants. It is the precursor of Chinese banks, controlling a significant part of China's financial industry in that era. The street where it was located is colloquially known as the 'Wall Street of China'. It is an indispensable topic in Pingyao, an unmissable story in Shanxi, and the starting point that China's modern financial industry cannot overlook. Without Pingyao and 'Sunrise Chang', the history of China's modern financial industry would have been rewritten, and perhaps even the starting point would still be unknown.
29.92 Million words | 2021-01-02 00:54Update
What would a beautiful female officer of the Japanese army do when encountering a scoundrel? How would a vengeful and hateful beautiful female officer of the Japanese army act? This is a novel of a completely new style, depicting the legendary story of an unconventional hero during the resistance against Japan. The protagonist's actions will undoubtedly leave you with a refreshing feeling! Orphaned and skilled, cunning and smooth-talking. Ruthless and cunning towards enemies, employing strange tactics; managing justice and benevolence, flexible and measured. Unconventional in his approach, stubborn yet not reckless. During his resistance career, he attracts numerous beauties and profit from all sides. He can be regarded as the Wei Xiaobao of the anti-Japanese battlefield. The book describes the legendary story of resistance against Japan in Xihuo Town, Changzhi, Shanxi Province. Certain historical figures are portrayed accurately, serving as a commemoration of those forgotten anti-Japanese heroes! QQ discussion group: [group name], book title verification.
399.82 Million words | 2021-05-17 02:39Update
A high school student who has a hobby of fortune-telling, accidentally gets hit on the head by a clay sculpture of Guiguzi, the ancestor of fortune-telling in a temple, and travels back in time to the Ming Dynasty. He possesses the body of a poor and destitute fortune-teller's apprentice, starting a life of making a living through fortune-telling in ancient times. He quickly discovers that there is something new in his mind, making his fortune-telling abilities extraordinary. PS: There are two book lover groups, , which are both super book lover groups, and all book lovers are welcome to join.
48.39 Million words | 2023-04-18 10:32Update
An era of heroes in chaotic times! In the midst of raging battles! From an ordinary soldier to a mighty emperor, everything changed overnight. From then on, he embarked on the path of a ruler, uniting the Northwest and establishing the Great Hua Empire. With his Eastern and Western conquests, he commanded the world as an unparalleled king, hailed as the "Martial Emperor". Like a mythical figure, how will he unfold his extraordinary life...!!!!
261.82 Million words | 2023-04-20 08:20Update
In the Sino-Vietnamese self-defense counterattack war, Captain Zhang Wenji, the leader of a reconnaissance battalion subordinate to the military, was assigned the mission to scout the military defense layout in Liangshan. However, due to a two-minute mistake, he lost his life in the artillery fire and transmigrated to the body of a soldier in the city of Luoyang in the fourth year of Wu De in the Tang Dynasty. Being aware of the future course of history, he decisively left the city, brandishing his three-foot-long sword in pursuit of fame and success. How did he become the indispensable general of Li Shimin? At the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, the four borders were in constant turmoil. Led by Zhang Yunwen, a series of special operations teams launched attacks from all sides, leaving vivid marks in the expansion history of the Tang Empire. A new book titled "Dragon Authority" has been released at http://www.k.com/book/.html. Your continued support is greatly appreciated! If you enjoy this book, please add me on QQ for discussions. QQ: [redacted]. You can also join the group: [redacted]. Thank you, brothers, for your support! I am just an enthusiast of military affairs, and the depictions of special operations in the book are mostly products of imagination. There may be many mistakes, and I ask for your understanding!
151.26 Million words | 2021-05-17 11:19Update
Once crossed over, she became a notorious plague god and short-lived ghost in the surroundings. Her family was dragged down to live in a shack, and many people were waiting to see if this whole family could survive the winter. Either they starved to death or froze to death! But as they waited, this family bought houses, fields, land, and shops... What in the world was going on with this outrageous fortune? —— People in the capital city knew that the Jin Prince married a peasant girl who only knew how to farm, and he cherished her like a pearl. Everyone was waiting to see how this country girl turned princess would make a fool of herself and disgrace the Jin Prince. However, one day, they discovered that the legendary certain someone and another certain someone were actually the little princess of the Jin Prince's family! What happened to the little peasant girl who was supposed to only know how to farm? (Witness how this little peasant girl will become famous throughout the world and become the wealthiest under heaven!)
302.72 Million words | 2022-01-11 09:23Update
When the North Wind howls, he rides alone with a long sword, his red robe stained with blood, cutting down the enemy amidst thousands of troops and horses; Amidst the snowy desert, he stands tall with his sword, with 18,000 iron-clad warriors, leaving the Yang Pass and passing through prosperous lands. When the purple gas emerges from all directions, he indulges in endless drinking, painting and writing with a yellow flag, building a foundation for the ages through laughter and discussion within the palace...New book "Ten Emperors of the Ten Kingdoms" http://book.zongheng.com/book/.html
519.05 Million words | 2022-05-30 04:30Update
Zhao Yu, a special forces soldier, accidentally gets involved in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, donning armor and riding into battle. He forms righteous bonds with brave warriors, recruits talented individuals, and marries a beautiful woman. He kills Dong Zhuo, defeats Lu Bu, eliminates Gongsun, annihilates Yuan Shu, and destroys Yuan Shao, standing strong against the three warlords. He pacifies foreign lands, slaughters Japanese pirates, and showcases the might of the Han Dynasty in a decisive battle. He embarks on campaigns in the north and south, achieving remarkable military feats. Mounting the White Tiger Cavalry, his men tread the misty mountains; his subordinates in the Black Tortoise Hall assassinate enemy leaders; and his strategist in the Azure Dragon Chamber outwits Kunlun. Accompanied by a woman adorned with the Vermilion Bird tassels, his life is fulfilled.
199.31 Million words | 2020-12-28 05:17Update
The Emperor Yongzheng depicts the little-known life in the Qing court, breaking free from the confines of the Forbidden City. With fierce court intrigues, hidden murders, a change of power, and Yongzheng's precarious victory, a historical period filled with mysteries and complexities unfolds. The author skillfully uses a historical perspective and engaging writing to capture all aspects of life, from imperial rituals and architecture to daily life in streets, temples, and wilderness. The struggle for power between princes, with their cunning strategies, and the enchanting melodies of talented entertainers weave a captivating narrative. With meticulous plot development and well-rounded character portrayals, this work explores the depths of history and human existence.
514.65 Million words | 2021-02-07 10:38Update
Year, Ren Shen. In the fifth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty, and the sixth year of the Tiancong reign of the Later Jin Dynasty. Li Xiaohun, a college student, transmigrated into a mentally challenged pawn in a place called Niuti Dun, in the Andongwei region of Shandong Province. At that time, the land of China was plagued by various bandits such as Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng, and Zhang Xianzhong in the western regions such as Shaanxi and Shanxi. In the north, the Later Jin Dynasty gained momentum after their victory in the Battle of Da Linghe, becoming more and more rampant in Liaodong. Meanwhile, in the local area of Shandong, rebels like Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming were attacking cities and seizing territories, displaying their arrogance. In such a perilous situation, how will Li Xiaohun survive and thrive in the turbulent times of the late Ming Dynasty? In fact, I have always felt that compared to grandiose ambitions of conquering the world immediately and changing the world overnight, the protagonist Li Xiaohun's gradual transformation of the destinies and joys and sorrows of the ordinary people of the late Ming Dynasty in his daily life and in the process of his gradual rise, should be a more realistic and down-to-earth highlight.
109.78 Million words | 2022-01-30 17:06Update
"The Sui and Tang Dynasties: The Tale of Chu Renhuo" (Qing Dynasty)
62.20 Million words | 2023-02-23 07:32Update
A special fleet that provided a century of aid to Africa, carrying Chinese peacekeeping soldiers and dispatched workers for construction assistance. A fleet that escaped from the mainland to the island of Taiwan in 1949, carrying refugees including farmers, workers, intellectuals, and defeated soldiers. A fleet led by the famous navigator Zheng He, sailing from Ming Dynasty to the western seas. Three Chinese fleets from different times and spaces, converged on the shores of Los Angeles, North America. In this year, Europe was rife with conflicts, the Seven Years' War had only temporarily ended, and a new major war was brewing. In this year, the people of the thirteen colonies in North America convened the Continental Congress, sounding the clarion call to resist colonial rule. In this year, the glorious age of Emperor Qianlong, the Ten Perfect Elderlies, was flourishing, and the empire was sliding into decline. Great Tang, a country that countless Chinese people are proud of, began to write an immortal legend in foreign lands.
456.45 Million words | 2021-01-25 09:02Update
The most treacherous thing in this world is the human heart. It can kill the immortal and harm the invincible.
278.97 Million words | 2022-07-11 23:26Update
Xiao Chengben is a soldier, but he accidentally travels through time and possesses the body of Li Yao, the Duke of Ning in the country of Qi. Since fate doesn't want him to die, he naturally can't waste his second life. He develops water conservancy projects, reforms agricultural fields, modernizes military tactics, and gains popular support. At this moment, being content with being just a lord is no longer enough to satisfy his ambitions in this chaotic world, so a new stride is added! PS: Although my updates may be slow, I will not stop writing. this is the first book from me, Xiao Chengben, and I promise to complete it, leaving a satisfactory impression for everyone!
81.43 Million words | 2021-07-12 13:56Update
Once you break through the barrier that mortals cannot transgress, you can become something different, right? Of course not! So the unlucky Lolin had to participate in an even unluckier experiment, only to experience another time travel in the end! Belonging to Lolin's era, a different history will be changed by him, and the tale of Lolin Taylor, marked by steel and flames, will resonate through time and space until the end.
7.49 Million words | 2022-03-24 08:33Update
A century-old engineering student travels back in time and becomes a poor scholar. To his surprise, his mind is equipped with a library filled with all kinds of knowledge! In this life, he's determined to not only become a high-ranking official but also have fun with it. With the rising sun as his witness, Li Yi vows to take his first step in this world. 'Stop!' A stunning woman atop a tall horse orders his capture. 'Tie him up!' A group of fierce bandits charge towards him... On his wedding night, as he looks at the gorgeous woman entering his room... Li Yi's aspirations take a slight turn. Being a government official? Who cares? Becoming a noble or minister? Boring! He wants to be the king of bandits! Book club chat: [chat group], everyone is welcome to join! (Important reminder: This book is meant to be read lightheartedly, please don't take it too seriously!)
525.11 Million words | 2022-07-05 10:56Update
The bloody battle on the Hun River in Shenyang during the later period of the Ming Dynasty saw the last brave soldiers of the Qi Family Army, Zhejiang Army, and White Pole Army fighting against the ten thousand Jurchen cavalry. In the end, the Ming army was defeated and destroyed. In this battle, the Ming army killed over ten thousand Jurchen soldiers, leaving behind the last pride of the Great Ming. Our protagonist, Zhang Dou, woke up to find himself a member of this army. Can he survive the perilous battle on the Hun River? Will he lead his troops to defeat the Jurchen and become the indomitable backbone of China? Stay tuned
490.54 Million words | 2022-03-23 20:56Update
"Xia Yu, my daughter must be blind to marry a loser like you!" Her mother-in-law said angrily. "Husband, you're just an intern doctor, stop boasting that you're a miracle worker!" His wife retorted angrily. "Doctor Xia, you gave me a second chance at life. This villa and ten percent of the shares in the listed company are just a small token of my gratitude. Please accept them!" A top billionaire expressed his gratitude, tears streaming down his face. "The Divine Physician Xia from the East is the most honored guest of the royal family!" The king of a certain country proudly declared. "In my past life, I didn't have the strength to protect my loved ones. In this life, I will not let down the past or you!" - Xia Yu.
136.91 Million words | 2020-10-14 03:35Update
Zhang Jie returned to her dormitory, feeling annoyed. The other girls in the dormitory were chattering happily, but upon seeing her, they quickly scattered and gave her disdainful looks. 'Xiao Qing, are you still reading?' she casually asked. The girl lying on the bed put down her book and glanced at her sarcastically, 'Oh, I'm bothering people by lying here and reading, am I?' Just as she finished speaking, someone nearby let out a cold snort. 'I meant you've been lying down for too long and straining your eyes,' Zhang Jie explained kindly. 'No need to worry, let the beauty take care of it,' the girl replied, though accustomed to the situation. Zhang Jie could only smile helplessly and ask, 'What did I do to deserve this?'
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