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Historical fiction - What are the best in this genre
Posted on 9/23/17 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 9/23/17 at 1:06 pm
Really dig the genre and looking for some recs for more reading.
I'm currently reading The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet (brilliant so far) and have read:
All of Clavel's Asian Saga (Shogun was great but my favorite is probably Tai-pan)
First three of Cromwell's Viking Saga
Michelin's Caravans
Is the Master and Commander series good?
Anything else suggested?
I'm currently reading The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet (brilliant so far) and have read:
All of Clavel's Asian Saga (Shogun was great but my favorite is probably Tai-pan)
First three of Cromwell's Viking Saga
Michelin's Caravans
Is the Master and Commander series good?
Anything else suggested?
This post was edited on 9/23/17 at 1:07 pm
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Posted on 9/23/17 at 3:30 pm to magildachunks
Just started The Last Kingdom (Saxon Chroncles).
Too early to tell if it's good but lot of people recommended it.
Too early to tell if it's good but lot of people recommended it.
Posted on 9/23/17 at 3:39 pm to magildachunks
Richard Sharpe series by Cornwell
Flashman series which is a bit lighter/funnier.
Both great.
Flashman series which is a bit lighter/funnier.
Both great.
Posted on 9/23/17 at 5:33 pm to magildachunks
The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End kept me up late. I couldn't put them down. Got a copy of the latest in the series, and will start it next week.
I enjoy Clive Cussler's writing, as well.
I enjoy Clive Cussler's writing, as well.
Posted on 9/23/17 at 6:45 pm to memphis tiger
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Just started The Last Kingdom (Saxon Chroncles).
Very good.
Read first three. All good.
Posted on 9/23/17 at 8:42 pm to magildachunks
Basically anything by Bernard Cornwell
His Warlord Chronicles about King Arthur are some of my favorite books.
His Warlord Chronicles about King Arthur are some of my favorite books.
Posted on 9/23/17 at 10:28 pm to magildachunks
I read all of Ken Follett's "Century" trilogy and, despite all the progressive bullshite, I found all three books to be solid.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 7:25 am to magildachunks
James Michener books
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:55 am to magildachunks
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Is the Master and Commander series good?
It's my favorite historical fiction, I've read each book several times. The nautical jargon can be a bit confusing at first. The author really is an expert on the subject and I enjoy his subtle, dry humor. At its core it has the same dynamic as Star Trek with Aubry = Kirk and Maturin = Spock so the stories work pretty well.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 9:52 am to magildachunks
Really depends on which era you are interested in.
Good suggestions thus far.
I really enjoyed Cold Mountain and Thirteen Moons.
Recently read The Son and loved it.
Good suggestions thus far.
I really enjoyed Cold Mountain and Thirteen Moons.
Recently read The Son and loved it.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 11:31 am to magildachunks
Jeff and Michael Shaara.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 2:00 pm to magildachunks
Forgotten Legion Chronicles by Ben Kane. Very good trilogy, have read it through 3 times
Posted on 9/24/17 at 6:18 pm to magildachunks
Aztec by Gary Jennings. Probably the most fricked-up book I've read.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 6:32 pm to magildachunks
Fatherland. It takes place in an alternate 1964 where the bad guys won WW2.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 7:37 pm to magildachunks
I found this one to be a really enjoyable read :
Posted on 9/25/17 at 11:22 am to magildachunks
Gates of Fire, and anything else by Steven Pressfield.
Posted on 9/25/17 at 11:26 am to Tigris
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It's my favorite historical fiction, I've read each book several times. The nautical jargon can be a bit confusing at first. The author really is an expert on the subject and I enjoy his subtle, dry humor. At its core it has the same dynamic as Star Trek with Aubry = Kirk and Maturin = Spock so the stories work pretty well.
I'm definitely gonna have to check it out.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 5:47 am to magildachunks
This is by far my favorite genre. A great WW2 series that I like to recommend is the Station Series by David Downing. If I remember correctly it is five books and they are all brilliant.
It's about a British ex-pat working in Berlin and is mostly set in the run up to the war.
It's about a British ex-pat working in Berlin and is mostly set in the run up to the war.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 9:56 am to magildachunks
Alan Furst is a go-to writer of great WW II and Cold War era fiction.
His excellent Night Soldiers novels include:
Night Soldiers (1988)
Dark Star (1991)
The Polish Officer (1995)
The World at Night (1996)
Red Gold (1999)
Kingdom of Shadows (2000)
Blood of Victory (2003)
Dark Voyage (2004)
The Foreign Correspondent (2006)
The Spies of Warsaw (2008)
Spies of the Balkans (2010)
Mission to Paris (2012)
Midnight in Europe (2014)
A Hero of France (2016)
I've read 'em all.
His excellent Night Soldiers novels include:
Night Soldiers (1988)
Dark Star (1991)
The Polish Officer (1995)
The World at Night (1996)
Red Gold (1999)
Kingdom of Shadows (2000)
Blood of Victory (2003)
Dark Voyage (2004)
The Foreign Correspondent (2006)
The Spies of Warsaw (2008)
Spies of the Balkans (2010)
Mission to Paris (2012)
Midnight in Europe (2014)
A Hero of France (2016)
I've read 'em all.
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 9:57 am
Posted on 9/26/17 at 12:06 pm to RollTide1987
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read all of Ken Follett's "Century" trilogy and, despite all the progressive bullshite, I found all three books to be solid.
I plan on starting Fall of Giants tonight actually.
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