What are some popular fictional stories based on history?

One popular fictional history book is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and combines elements of mystery and historical detail. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which gives a fictionalized account of the life of Thomas Cromwell during the Tudor period. And 'Gone with the Wind' can also be considered in a way, as it presents a fictional view of the American South during the Civil War era.

There are quite a few. 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells is an oldie but a goodie. It gives a view of a future history where humanity has evolved into two very different species. 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' by Walter M. Miller Jr. is also great. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world and shows the fictional history of how society tries to rebuild over centuries. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is really fun. It has a wild fictional history of the universe, with all kinds of strange races and planets.

One popular one is 'The Magic Tree House' series. It takes kids on adventures through different historical periods. Another is 'Horrible Histories'. It presents history in a fun and often gross way that kids find really engaging.

Some great history based novels include 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It offers a fictionalized account of the Roman Empire from the perspective of Claudius. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is set in a 14th - century Italian monastery and involves a mystery within a historical context. Then there is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which is about World War II and has a very engaging story.

One popular fictional story is 'Harry Potter' series. It follows the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they battle against the dark wizard, Voldemort. Another is 'The Lord of the Rings'. This epic tale takes us through Middle - earth, where Frodo Baggins must destroy the One Ring to save the world from the evil Sauron. And 'Pride and Prejudice' is also very popular. It's a story about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, exploring themes of love, class, and social norms in 19th - century England.

One popular one is 'The Robe' by Lloyd C. Douglas. It tells the story of the Roman centurion who was in charge of the soldiers at the Crucifixion and his journey of discovery after obtaining Jesus' robe.

Ragnar Lodbrok exists in a gray area. There's evidence that he was a real person, but much of what we know about him has been embellished and passed down through oral traditions and stories, blurring the line between reality and fiction.

A relevant fictional story is 'A Lesson Before Dying' by Ernest J. Gaines. It's set in the Jim Crow South and tells the story of a young black man wrongly convicted of murder and the teacher who tries to help him find dignity before his execution. Another is 'Flight' by Sherman Alexie, which has elements related to Native American and African - American experiences, exploring themes of identity and survival. 'The Intuitionist' by Colson Whitehead also has relevance. It's set in a fictional city and deals with race and power dynamics in an urban context.

One popular fictional animal story is 'The Jungle Book' by Rudyard Kipling. It features Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, and his adventures among various animals like Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Another is 'Charlotte's Web' which tells the heartwarming story of a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte who saves him from being slaughtered. And 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' has many fictional animals such as the Cheshire Cat and the March Hare.

Well, 'Treasure Island' is a classic. It has all the elements of a great pirate story like maps leading to hidden treasures, mutiny on the ship, and a cast of colorful pirate characters. Then there's 'Captain Blood' which tells the story of a wrongfully - accused doctor who turns into a pirate. Also, 'The Sea Hawk' is a fictional pirate story that takes readers on a high - seas adventure filled with battles, intrigue, and of course, pirates.