Another great one is 'Overlord'. In this novel, the main character is transported into a game world and has to build his own powerful kingdom. It has a great deal of strategic planning, political intrigue, and character development, which are all aspects that make it an exciting kingdom - building story.
One popular kingdom building Chinese novel is 'Release that Witch'. It combines elements of kingdom building with unique magic and witchcraft elements. The protagonist uses modern knowledge to develop his kingdom, which makes for an interesting read.
'A Record of Mortal's Cultivation to Immortality' also has elements of kingdom building. While it mainly focuses on the protagonist's journey of cultivation, as he becomes more powerful, he also builds up his own forces and influence, almost like a small kingdom within the world of cultivation. The world - building in this novel is very detailed and engaging.
Good kingdom building novels often have complex political systems. For example, in 'A Song of Ice and Fire', the politics of the Seven Kingdoms are full of intrigue, backstabbing, and power plays between different houses. Another characteristic is a well - developed world - building. In 'The Wheel of Time', the different kingdoms have their own cultures, religions, and economies. They also usually have interesting characters who are involved in the kingdom building process, like Kvothe in 'The Name of the Wind' who has an impact on the academic and political aspects of his world.
One popular kingdom building novel is 'The Lord of the Rings'. It involves the building of kingdoms in Middle - earth, with different races like Men, Elves, and Dwarves having their own territories and forms of governance. Another is 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. There are various kingdoms vying for power, and characters constantly strive to build, defend, or take over these kingdoms. 'The Wheel of Time' also has elements of kingdom building as different nations and regions develop their own political and social structures.
'The Wheel of Time' can be considered. It has various nations which are like kingdoms in a sense. They have their own ways of governance, magical traditions, and social hierarchies. Rand al'Thor's journey often involves dealing with these kingdoms, their rulers, and the balance of power among them.
Well, 'Dune' can be considered a top kingdom - building novel. It presents a complex interstellar society with different houses and fiefdoms that are like kingdoms in a sense. There are political intrigues, power struggles, and the building of influence over vast territories. 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov also has elements of building an empire, which is like a large - scale kingdom. It's about the long - term planning and development of a civilization across the galaxy. 'The Malazan Book of the Fallen' is another one. It has a vast world with numerous kingdoms, and the story delves deep into their histories, wars, and how they adapt and change over time.
One great example is 'The Lord of the Rings' series. It has elaborate world - building with the kingdoms of Gondor and Rohan. Tolkien creates a rich tapestry of cultures, politics, and power struggles within these kingdoms. Another is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' which features numerous kingdoms vying for power. The complex political intrigues and the building of alliances and power bases in different kingdoms are fascinating.
One great kingdom building novel is 'The Wheel of Time' series. It has a complex world with different kingdoms and political systems that are built up over the course of the story. Another is 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. The various houses in Westeros are constantly vying for power and building their own mini - kingdoms within the larger realm. Also, 'Lord of the Rings' can be considered in a way. The kingdoms of Men, Elves, and Dwarves are all well - developed and their histories and rebuilding efforts are part of the story.
'A Song of Ice and Fire' is also great. There are multiple kingdoms vying for power. Westeros is filled with complex political intrigue among the Seven Kingdoms. Each kingdom has different ruling families, climates, and resources, which all play into the power struggles and the building (and often destruction) of these kingdoms.
'My Three Thousand Years to the Sky' is also suitable for beginners. Although it is mainly about the protagonist's journey to immortality, he also forms his own sect, which is like a small kingdom. The story has a lot of humorous elements and the kingdom - building aspect is not too complicated, making it easy for new readers to understand.
One popular one is 'The Lord of the Rings' series. It features the building of kingdoms in Middle - earth, with detailed descriptions of different races like elves, dwarves, and men creating their own territories and governance. Another is 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. It has various kingdoms vying for power, and we see the rise and fall of different ruling houses which is an aspect of kingdom building in a very complex and political way. There's also 'The Chronicles of Narnia' where the different lands within Narnia have their own unique kingdoms and ways of ruling.
One popular one is 'The Legendary Mechanic'. It combines kingdom building with elements like sci - fi and RPG. The protagonist gradually builds his own power base in a vast universe, which is very exciting. Another is 'Release that Witch'. It has an interesting concept of using witches to build a kingdom in a medieval - like setting.