Can you recommend some good historic fictional dystopian books?

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It's set in 12th - century England and tells the story of the building of a cathedral. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which is about Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. And 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves, presenting Roman history through the eyes of Claudius.

One important theme is the dehumanization of society. In many of these books, such as 'The Handmaid's Tale', people are treated as objects for the benefit of the ruling class. Another theme is the power of knowledge. In a dystopia, knowledge is often restricted, like in 'Fahrenheit 451' where books are banned. But the characters who seek knowledge are the ones who can potentially change the system. Also, the theme of a false utopia is common. What seems like a perfect society on the surface in 'Brave New World' is actually deeply flawed.

Sure. 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is great. It's set during World War II and tells the story from the perspective of Death. Another one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which is about Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court.

Sure. 'The Egyptian' by Mika Waltari is a great one. It tells a story set in ancient Egypt with rich historical details and engaging characters.

One well - known Winstone Churchill historic fiction is 'The Gathering Storm' by Winston Churchill himself. It gives a fictionalized yet highly informed account of the lead - up to World War II. Churchill was not only a great statesman but also a talented writer.

Well, 'The Kite Runner' has some diary - like parts and is set against the historical backdrop of Afghanistan. It shows the changes in the country over time. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens can be thought of as having diary - like qualities in how it tells the story of the French Revolution. Also, 'The Book Thief' set during World War II is like a diary of a young girl's experiences in Nazi - occupied Germany, showing the power of words and the horror of war.

One great World War 2 historic 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' by Anthony Doerr, which follows a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths cross during the war. Also, 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut is a classic. It's a semi - autobiographical account of Vonnegut's experiences as a prisoner of war and his views on war in general.

One great Italian historic fiction is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and combines mystery with historical details of the period.

There's also 'Tipping the Velvet' by Sarah Waters. It chronicles the life of a young woman who discovers her love for other women in the late - Victorian era. It vividly portrays the social and cultural context of that time while exploring the main character's relationships and self - discovery journey.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the 12th - century England, showing the lives of various classes at that time. Another is 'Gone with the Wind' which is set during the American Civil War and tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara.