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Historical Fiction Books: Explore the Past Through Captivating Stories

Historical fiction provides an enchanting means to travel through time and experience different eras. These books weave real historical events with fictional narratives, offering a unique perspective on the past. If you are looking to immerse yourself in tales of bygone eras, here are some highly recommended historical fiction books that will transport you to fascinating worlds:

1. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett: Set in the 12th century, this epic novel follows the construction of a cathedral against the backdrop of civil unrest and political intrigue.

2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this novel tells the story of a young blind girl and a German orphan boy during World War II, as their lives intertwine against the ravages of conflict.

3. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Set in Nazi Germany, this moving tale centers around a young girl who finds solace in books, even as the war tears her world apart.

4. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: A classic American novel, it portrays the struggles and triumphs of Scarlett O'Hara during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.

5. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel: This acclaimed novel follows the rise of Thomas Cromwell, advisor to King Henry VIII, offering a gripping portrayal of Tudor England and the intrigues of the royal court.

To dive deeper into the world of historical fiction, there are various websites and online communities dedicated to recommending and discussing these compelling novels. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) is a popular platform where readers can discover historical fiction books tailored to their preferences and engage in book discussions with fellow enthusiasts.

For those curious about the authors behind these captivating narratives, explore the works of Philippa Gregory, author of "The Other Boleyn Girl," or Bernard Cornwell's historical series, such as "The Last Kingdom" set in the time of the Vikings.

Whether you have a specific era in mind or simply wish to encounter the past through the magic of storytelling, historical fiction books offer a captivating way to learn about different periods while being entertained. Immerse yourself in these tales, and let the past come alive through the pages of these finely crafted novels.
Conquer the world Fiction
Conquer the world

From ancient times, when talking about the Han Dynasty, one must mention the Tang Dynasty, the Han-Tang, the Han-Tang. The end of the Han Dynasty saw the emergence of the Three Kingdoms. So, what kind of era was it during the decline of the Tang Dynasty? It was an era where heroes rose up just like during the Three Kingdoms. It was an era belonging only to military governors. It was an era belonging only to the strong. How can a small time traveler make a name for themselves? If you dear readers think "Conquering the Empire" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

86.23 Million words | 2021-01-26 22:33Update

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The Super Soldier King of Resistance against Japan Fiction
The Super Soldier King of Resistance against Japan

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

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Go back to the end of the Ming Dynasty and join the army. Fiction
Go back to the end of the Ming Dynasty and join the army.

From a small soldier, he achieved extraordinary feats! A modern special forces soldier transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became a low-ranking border soldier. Without any external assistance, all he had was the physique of a special forces soldier and a heart burning with military zeal. The dynasty was plagued by corruption, internal strife, external threats, natural disasters, and numerous problems. The Ming Dynasty was like a candle in the wind... But who cares? Since fate brought me to this chaotic era, as a soldier,

168.46 Million words | 2021-10-08 04:33Update

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The Steel Base of 1911 Revolution. Fiction
The Steel Base of 1911 Revolution.

Thousands of years of agricultural civilization, modern times suffered cruel blows. The Lvliang Steel Base crosses the years, develops industry, establishes armies, and rewrites history. The inheritance of 5,000 years of civilization must not be destroyed in an instant. The Chinese nation must stand at the top of the world! The Steel Base will make the whole world feel the energy of China!

4.57 Million words | 2021-05-20 07:14Update

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Red Soviet Fiction
Red Soviet

The enormous steel warplane shimmered like a shooting star in the vast sky, reincarnating as Lieutenant Andrei in the Soviet Far Eastern Military District. He piloted a supersonic fighter jet, soaring through the air, showcasing his true heroism. While the Eastern Plain country faced threats from powerful Western nations, it pursued technological advancement to strengthen its military, embracing reform for national prosperity. The flags of the sickle and hammer bore witness to the deep-seated animosity from the freedom-loving world towards the Soviet Union.

516.80 Million words | 2022-02-23 14:11Update

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The Cheating Life of Ke Xueli Fiction
The Cheating Life of Ke Xueli

The Cheating Life of Ke Xueli, written by Le Shen Ge, is a novel that can be read for free without pop-ups. This chapter is published by a user named Xiaobing on the website. Recommended link: Scan the QR code below to read The Cheating Life of Ke Xueli on your mobile phone for free.

34.73 Million words | 2021-03-31 11:26Update

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Become the Reigning Tea Master in Tokyo. Fiction
Become the Reigning Tea Master in Tokyo.

Lu Ya, a descendant of the incompetent Tang Dynasty tea master Lu Yu, is reborn as Qian Li Yu, the descendant of the renowned Japanese tea master Sen no Rikyu, and the inheritor of Tokyo's Wudai An. This year, at the age of__, he is on the brink of bankruptcy. Just before he is forced to sell his tea house, he awakens to something strange...

96.25 Million words | 2020-08-27 08:22Update

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Tang Yun Fiction
Tang Yun

Leaving this world due to a car accident, he continues to live in the Great Tang Empire with a different identity, writing his own legend in the flourishing era of the Tang Dynasty! Tired of conflicts yet trapped within them; trying to stay away from troubles, yet forced to intervene time and time again. Helpless, he steps forward to solve the endless problems, gradually becoming a powerful figure capable of making the world tremble at his hands. In the rivers and lakes, one's choices are often limited. How should he decide his path? Since avoidance is impossible, he will face difficulties head-on, for his destiny lies in his own hands rather than the heavens!

169.45 Million words | 2022-01-29 22:01Update

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The Destruction of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Destruction of the Three Kingdoms.

When Su Chen saw his father, Su Shi, who was a county magistrate in Wuyuan, single-handedly rescuing him from the siege of thousands of Xiongnu elite riders and then killing their leader, he knew that this Three Kingdoms was different. With one sword, he cut through mountains and rivers, with one punch, he shook the sun and moon. This was a flourishing era of martial arts in the Three Kingdoms, where warriors held a high status. The reason why the noble families became noble was because they possessed countless cultivation resources and monopolized the path of upward mobility for the commoners. This was a Three Kingdoms that had taken a different path, a martial arts version of the Three Kingdoms. Reborn into a small family on the borderlands, let's see how Su Chen navigates his family through this chaotic world and vies for supremacy among the warlords!

105.70 Million words | 2020-07-13 04:12Update

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Qing Feng Jun Fiction
Qing Feng Jun

Wearing a red scarf on his head, he picked up a kitchen knife and rebelled. "One-eyed Stone Man, inciting rebellion throughout the Yellow River, is so out of style. Nowadays, it's all about communicating through pictures! With a kitchen knife in hand, I have the world!" Who's that Zhang Jiusi smuggling salt? Xu Shouhui selling cloth? Fang Guozhen, the pirate? Chen Youli

13.91 Million words | 2022-09-03 11:59Update

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Send a aircraft carrier to fight against Japan. Fiction
Send a aircraft carrier to fight against Japan.

The next generation aircraft carrier Beijing, during a mission, travelled back to the time of the Sino-Japanese War. They captured the Japanese fleet, annihilated the invading Japanese army in Korea, bombed Tokyo, resisted the Eight-Nation Alliance, and occupied Russian territories. The soldiers on board used advanced scientific technology from the future to change the destiny of a nation. Just as the Chinese nation was flourishing, the soldiers on board did not expect that their time travel would

195.60 Million words | 2022-08-10 08:16Update

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Heart Fiction
Heart

In a familiar

469.67 Million words | 2020-07-18 03:07Update

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Pirate King of Late Ming Dynasty Fiction
Pirate King of Late Ming Dynasty

Who says the sea is stormy? I say only those who dare can win! As a time traveler, Li Tu aims to pioneer the era of great maritime exploration in the late Ming Dynasty. This is a story of a time traveler's struggle and adventures in the late Ming Dynasty. It's an exciting tale.

15.94 Million words | 2020-08-25 04:37Update

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Adou Fiction
Adou

Reincarnated as the helpless Adou, overturned the story of the Three Kingdoms. This novel "Adou" can be considered as a representative work during my early days as a writer. If you like Three Kingdoms genre, you can give it a try. New pen name, "Passing Through the Obstacles," new book "The All-Rounder," with a very innovative concept that can be said to have pioneered a new subject matter. The story is quite passionate, so I recommend everyone to take a look!

154.53 Million words | 2022-09-19 01:30Update

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Song Shi's enchantment Fiction
Song Shi's enchantment

Jianyan's crossing to the south, only half of the Great Song's territory remained. In the thirty-second year of Shaoxing, Zhao Shen, the strongest revitalizing monarch in the history of the Southern Song Dynasty, ascended the throne as Emperor Xiaozong. With great determination, he strived for progress and worked hard to govern the country. The Northern Expedition of prosperity slowly unfolded under the wheels of history, and the era of Qianchun's good governance began to show light. However, the Southern Song Dynasty had a ruler for restoration but lacked ministers for expansion to the north. There were no more figures like Yue Fei, Fan Zhongyan, or Wang Anshi in the court... Arriving in the prosperous Southern Song Dynasty, should one indulge in the pleasures of Qinhuai River, immersed in the beauty of skilled women, and enjoy a carefree life as a scholar, or should one engage in political affairs and contribute to the glorious era of the Great Song Dynasty? Let's witness the enchantment of the Song court. In simple terms, this is a fascinating story about romantic encounters, promotion, and accomplishing small tasks to ensure the invincibility of the Great Song Dynasty, unhindered by the iron cavalry of the grasslands.

573.43 Million words | 2020-08-14 19:05Update

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Reborn in 1902. Fiction
Reborn in 1902.

Shanghai Bund - Battle Among Dragons and Snakes! In this turbulent era, society is akin to the rivers and lakes, where the weak are prey to the strong. Whether referred to as society by scholars, or the rivers and lakes by warriors, what is the difference? Survival of the fittest, only continual growth can lead to success. In 1902, a new soul is reborn. Is it an envoy of the goddess of hate, a judge appointed by the heavens, or a flash of lightning that shatters the darkness? Eliminating evil and promoting good, killing fiercely at every turn. For Ah Fa, rebirth is both fortune and redemption. Even if this road to redemption is paved with blood, even if the ultimate goal is the fate of the nation and the people, he must press forward courageously. Only by trampling on evil and carving out a bloody path can he achieve this one and only form of redemption, as well as fulfill the promise of a bright future in his dreams. Redemption through Blood.

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Tang Dynasty government official Fiction
Tang Dynasty government official

A new historical time-travel novel titled "Hidden Image" has been uploaded. It's even better than this book, hope everyone enjoys it! Introduction of "Hidden Image": After two years of the Zhou Wu Revolution, it was the third year after Wu Zetian officially ascended the throne, and the hardworking Tang Song, who died from overwork, traveled back 1,300 years. Wu Zet

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Overlord Qing Fiction
Overlord Qing

He came from a poor background, lost his mother at a young age, lost his father at another young age, and experienced the warmth and coldness of the world from a young age. He entered the official career at a young age and steadily rose to the top. From then on, he indulged in the arms of beautiful women and wielded the power of the world. What kind of person is he?! How did he climb from an unknown soldier to the pinnacle of power in the country?! Why does his family possess immense wealth that can rival a nation?! Why do all the beauties in the world vie for his favor?! Let us open the dusty scrolls of history and step by step, enter the extraordinary life of the last beautiful man in Manchuria. PS: This is a true story hidden behind history. This is a story that is almost like a legend. If you find "Ba Qing" interesting, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!

141.07 Million words | 2021-09-08 01:44Update

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Resurrecting Lu Bu Fiction
Resurrecting Lu Bu

Due to a series of unfortunate events, the legendary warrior Lu Bu found himself inexplicably transported to a different timeline. If he were to be in a world where might makes right, would his fate still be as tragic?

6.67 Million words | 2022-07-17 21:58Update

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Three Kingdoms Grand Pope. Fiction
Three Kingdoms Grand Pope.

He was a returning student of the century, but by a twist of fate, he crossed over to a wealthy family in the Han Dynasty. He wished to become a prodigal son of the Han Dynasty but found himself in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Will he continue to sink or rise to the occasion? He wrote "Liaozhai" and "Yuanfu" and became a talented individual of his time. He compiled "The Book of the Holy Mother" and established the Holy Mother Religion based on Christianity, becoming the Pope of his time. Guo Jia, Xu Shu, Xi Zhicai, Mao Jie, Jia Xu

201.51 Million words | 2020-08-02 01:31Update

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