Can you recommend English longbowmen historical fiction books for beginners?

One great book is 'Azincourt' by Bernard Cornwell. It vividly portrays the longbowmen in the famous battle. The story is full of action and gives a great sense of what it was like for those longbowmen on the battlefield.

A good starting point could be 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. It exposes the dark side of 19th - century London, like the workhouses and poverty. The story is engaging and the characters are well - drawn. 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott also has some historical context, especially in terms of family life and gender roles in the 19th century. It's a heartwarming story that new readers of historical fiction might enjoy. And 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett is set in a large English manor and shows the transformation of the characters in that historical setting.

For beginners, 'Johnny Tremain' by Esther Forbes is a wonderful choice. It's about a young apprentice in the time leading up to the American Revolution. The story is simple yet full of historical facts and it can introduce readers to the genre in an accessible way. Also, 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It gives a view into the Roman Empire in a way that is not too difficult to follow for those new to historical fiction.

Sure. 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is a great start for beginners. It's set in colonial America and is easy to read. Another good one is 'Number the Stars' which is about the Holocaust in a way that's accessible to new readers of historical fiction. Also, 'Johnny Tremain' set during the American Revolution is a good pick.

Sure. 'The Hobbit' is a great choice for beginners. It has a relatively simple writing style and a very engaging story. It's not too long either, so it's easy to get through. Another good one is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. The language is accessible and the story is full of strange and interesting things that will keep a beginner interested.

Sure. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is a great start. It's really funny and full of wild and imaginative ideas.

For beginners, I'd recommend Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. It's a simple and heartwarming story about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider, Charlotte. The language is easy to understand. Another good one is The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint - Exupery. It has beautiful illustrations and a profound yet accessible story about a little prince's travels. And Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is great. It's full of fantastical creatures and strange situations that are both fun and easy to follow.

For beginners, 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is great. It tells a very relatable story of a family during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. The story is easy to follow and the historical background is well - integrated. Also, 'The Rose Code' by Kate Quinn is a good start. It has an interesting premise of female codebreakers in World War II and the characters are well - developed.

A 'Roman Blood' by Steven Saylor is also good. It sets the scene in ancient Rome and has a well - crafted detective - like plot. The language used is not overly complex, which is good for those new to roman historical fiction.

For beginners, 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon is a great choice. It combines historical elements of Scotland with a passionate love story. The relationship between the main characters is full of heat and the historical backdrop makes it all the more interesting.