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Can you recommend some good ancient historical fiction books?

2024-11-29 19:15
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Well, 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is a brilliant ancient historical fiction book. It focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. Then there's 'The Alexandria Quartet' by Lawrence Durrell that delves into the complex society in Alexandria in the early 20th century with historical undertones. Also, 'Gates of Fire' by Steven Pressfield is set during the Battle of Thermopylae in ancient Greece.

Sure. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a great one. It's set in a medieval monastery and combines mystery with historical details. Another is 'I, Claudius' which gives a vivid portrayal of the Roman Empire through the eyes of Claudius. And 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England.

Thank you for Waiting, Mister Tang!

Thank you for Waiting, Mister Tang!

Forced out by her step-mother, she was driven to desperation and had no way of surviving other than to sign herself away and marry herself into a rich and influential family. Three years into the marriage, her wealthy husband had spoiled her to heavens. The only problem was that they had no inheritors in their family. Inside the luxurious mansion, Pei Qiqi angrily threw a stack of newspaper onto the man, “The article is claiming that I am a hen who cannot lay eggs! But Tang Yu, it’s you who has issues!” The man put down the newspaper and agreed to what his young wife was saying, “Why would they write false information? Your zodiac is the pig!” “Tang! Yu!” She stomped her feet out of anger. The man grinned, “So what we have no kids? You are my little baby.” Pei Qiqi thought, how did this scene change so fast!
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Can you recommend some good Ancient Egypt historical fiction books?

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2024-12-14 06:31

One great Ancient Egypt historical fiction is 'The Mummy' by Anne Rice. It delves into the world of ancient Egypt with a touch of the supernatural. Another is 'Nefertiti' by Michelle Moran, which vividly portrays the life of the famous queen. Also, 'River God' by Wilbur Smith is a classic, filled with adventure and details of ancient Egyptian society.

Can you recommend some good ancient egyptian historical fiction books?

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2024-12-12 13:31

Sure. 'The Egyptian' by Mika Waltari is a great one. It tells the story of a young Egyptian named Sinuhe during the reign of Amenhotep III. Another is 'Nefertiti' by Michelle Moran which focuses on the life of the famous queen.

Can you recommend some good Ancient Israel historical fiction books?

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2024-12-04 05:58

One great example is 'The Red Tent' by Anita Diamant. It offers a unique perspective on the women in the ancient Israelite society. The story is centered around Dinah, a minor character in the Bible, and it vividly portrays the daily life, traditions, and relationships within that historical context.

Can you recommend some good Ancient Rome historical fiction books?

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2024-11-13 05:03

Sure. 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves is an excellent one. It gives a vivid portrayal of the Roman imperial family, full of political intrigue and complex characters. Another great read is 'The Eagle of the Ninth' by Rosemary Sutcliff. It tells a story of a Roman legionnaire's adventure in Roman Britain. And 'Pompeii' by Robert Harris is also worth checking out. It recreates the final days of the city of Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius.

Can you recommend some good ancient greek historical fiction books?

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2024-11-09 19:34

One great example is 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller. It beautifully retells the story of Achilles and Patroclus in a way that makes the ancient Greek world come alive. Another is 'Circe' also by Miller, which focuses on the sorceress Circe.

Recommend some good Ancient India historical fiction books.

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2024-10-31 11:20

You can also try 'Harappa: Curse of the Blood River' which is set in the ancient Indus Valley civilization. It combines mystery and historical facts, taking readers on a journey through the advanced yet mysterious civilization of Harappa.

Can you recommend some ya ancient historical fiction books?

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2024-12-12 06:02

Sure. 'The Song of Achilles' is a great one. It's set in ancient Greece and tells the story of Achilles and Patroclus. It beautifully weaves in the historical and mythological elements of that era.

Can you recommend some ancient hawaiian historical fiction books?

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2024-12-12 04:00

One great ancient Hawaiian historical fiction book is 'Hawaii' by James Michener. It weaves a rich tapestry of Hawaiian history, culture, and the impact of Western influence.

Can you recommend some great ancient historical fiction books?

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2024-11-15 09:02

Sure. 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves is a great one. It vividly depicts the Roman Empire during the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, and Claudius. Another is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, which is set in a medieval Italian monastery and full of mystery and historical details. Also, 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is excellent, showing the Tudor period in England through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell.

Can you recommend some ancient egyptian historical fiction books?

1 answer
2024-11-13 00:31

One great ancient Egyptian historical fiction book is 'The Egyptian' by Mika Waltari. It tells a story set in ancient Egypt with vivid descriptions of the culture and society.

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