Can you recommend some good world history historical fiction books?

One great California history historical fiction book is 'East of Eden' by John Steinbeck. It delves into the complex family dynamics and the history of the Salinas Valley in California. Another is 'Ramona' by Helen Hunt Jackson which tells a story set against the backdrop of California's Spanish - Mexican heritage. There's also 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan which, while also exploring Chinese - American experiences, is deeply connected to the California landscape and the immigrant experience in the state.

One great historical fiction art history book is 'The Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Tracy Chevalier. It delves into the world of the famous Vermeer painting, creating a fictional story around the girl in the painting.

One great World War 1 historical fiction is 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque. It vividly portrays the horror and futility of war from the perspective of a young German soldier. Another is 'Birdsong' by Sebastian Faulks which weaves a complex tale of love and war. 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway is also a classic. It tells the story of an American ambulance driver in the Italian campaign during the war.

Sure. 'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller is a classic. It's set during World War 2 and satirizes the military bureaucracy. It shows the absurdity of war through the eyes of Captain Yossarian. Then there's 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. It's a semi - autobiographical account that jumps around in time and gives a unique view of the war and its aftermath. Also, 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah is a wonderful choice. It focuses on two sisters in France during the occupation.

Well, 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway is also a notable World War One historical fiction. It tells the story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his relationship with a British nurse. The book gives a great sense of the disillusionment that came with the war.

Sure. 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller. It retells the story of Achilles and Patroclus from Greek mythology in a very engaging way. Another good one is 'The Miniaturist' which is set in 17th - century Amsterdam and has a really interesting mystery at its core. And 'Alias Grace' by Margaret Atwood, which is based on a true story of a Canadian murderess in the 19th century.

One great historical fiction about the history of Scotland is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It weaves a time - traveling story against the backdrop of 18th - century Scotland, with rich descriptions of the Scottish Highlands, clans, and their way of life.

A very popular 'World War 2 historical fiction book' is 'Schindler's Ark' (also known as 'Schindler's List' in its film adaptation). It details the true - to - a - large - extent story of Oskar Schindler who saved many Jews from the Holocaust. There is also 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah which focuses on two sisters in France during the war and their different experiences in the face of the German occupation.

One great World War 2 historical fiction book is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It is narrated by Death and tells the story of a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which follows a blind French girl and a German boy during the war. 'Code Name Verity' is also excellent, revolving around female spies during World War 2.

I also highly recommend 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. Set during the American Civil War, it tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara. It not only shows the historical context of the war but also delves deep into the human nature of the characters during that chaotic time.