Can you recommend some best history books that read like fiction for a beginner?

Sure. 'The Cat in the Hat' by Dr. Seuss is a great start for a beginner. It has simple words and a fun, rhyming story. Another good one is 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl. Dahl's stories are always full of imagination and this one is easy to understand. Also, 'Stuart Little' by E.B. White. It's a charming story about a little mouse in a big world.

One great example is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a complex mystery. The detailed descriptions of the time period and the engaging plot make it seem like a fictional thriller while also being deeply rooted in historical context.

Sure. 'Lies My Teacher Told Me' by James W. Loewen. It's about American history and reveals a lot of the inaccuracies in the way history has been taught in schools. But it's not presented in a boring academic way. Instead, it reads like a story, with engaging arguments and real - life historical events presented in a thought - provoking manner.

Another is 'In the Garden of Beasts' also by Erik Larson. This book tells the story of the American ambassador to Nazi Germany in the 1930s. Larson's writing style is so engaging that it feels more like a fictional thriller as he delves into the political intrigue and the growing horror of the Nazi regime through the eyes of the ambassador and his family. It's full of real - life drama and suspense.

One such book is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It is set in a medieval monastery and involves a series of mysterious deaths. The detailed descriptions of the time period, from the architecture to the religious beliefs, make it feel like you are actually there. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It brings to life the court of Henry VIII through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell. It has a great narrative flow that makes it as engaging as a fictional story.

One great one is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and combines historical details of that era with a mystery plot. The characters are vivid, and as you read, you feel like you're really in that time period.

For a beginner, I'd recommend 'Jurassic Park'. It's very popular and the idea of cloning dinosaurs is something that will quickly draw you in. It also explains some genetic concepts in a relatively simple way. 'The Invisible Man' is also not too complex. You can learn about the idea of how a scientific experiment can have biological consequences on a human body.

Sure. 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer can be a good start. Although it's written in Middle English, there are many modern translations available. It gives a great insight into the different types of people in medieval society through their tales.

Sure. 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' is a great start. It's a simple yet powerful story about a boy whose father is a Nazi commandant. He befriends a boy in a concentration camp, and it really shows the innocence in the face of the horror of the Holocaust. Another good one is 'Code Name Verity' which has a thrilling plot of female spies during the war.

For a beginner, 'The Alchemist' is a great start. It has a simple yet profound story about a journey that is easy to follow. Another good one is 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. It's a classic adventure story that gives a taste of different cultures and places in a fast - paced way.