What are some popular history novels?

One popular history novel is 'Gone with the Wind'. It's set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. It gives a vivid picture of the social upheaval, the lives of plantation owners, and the struggles of the people at that time. Another is 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy, which delves deep into the Napoleonic Wars and the impact on Russian society. It presents a complex web of characters from different social strata and their fates intertwined with the historical events. Also, 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is well - liked. It tells the story of the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, showing the political, religious, and social aspects of that period.

One popular Christian history novel is 'Ben - Hur: A Tale of the Christ'. It vividly depicts the life in the time of Jesus and has exciting elements like chariot races. Another is 'The Robe' which tells a story centered around the robe of Jesus. It gives a great sense of the early Christian era and the impact of faith.

One popular big history novel is 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' by Yuval Noah Harari. It covers the entire history of the human species from the Stone Age to the 21st century.

Some well - known history romance novels include 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons. It's set in World War II - era Leningrad and tells a love story that endures through the hardships of war. 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks, while more modern in its setting, still has a sense of history and a deeply romantic plot. Also, 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory is based on historical events in Tudor England and the relationships within the Boleyn family, with a strong focus on the love and rivalry among the characters.

One popular alter history novel is 'The Man in the High Castle' by Philip K. Dick. It imagines a world where the Axis powers won World War II. Another is 'Fatherland' by Robert Harris, which is set in a world where Nazi Germany won the war. 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke also has elements of alter history as it reimagines an England where magic exists in a different way than in our own history.

There are quite a few military history novels out there. For example, 'Master and Commander' by Patrick O'Brian. This novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars and gives a great sense of life at sea during that time. Then there's 'The Guns of August' by Barbara Tuchman, which is more of a historical account of the events leading up to World War I but has elements of a military history novel as it details military strategies and the political situation of the time.

One popular alternate history novel is 'The Man in the High Castle' by Philip K. Dick. It imagines a world where the Axis powers won World War II. Another is 'Fatherland' by Robert Harris, which depicts a Nazi - dominated Europe in the 1960s. 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke also has elements of alternate history as it reimagines a Britain filled with magic in an alternate version of the 19th century.

Some well - known Indian history novels include 'The Guide' by R.K. Narayan. It gives insights into the changing social and cultural aspects of India over time. Then there is 'Train to Pakistan' by Khushwant Singh which portrays the partition of India in a very poignant way, highlighting the human cost of that division. 'The Great Indian Novel' by Shashi Tharoor is a satirical take on the Indian epic, Mahabharata, in the context of modern Indian history.

One popular history romantic novel is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It combines time - travel with a rich historical backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, which, while set in a more domestic historical context, has a strong romantic element between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell also fits, with the love story of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler set against the backdrop of the American Civil War.

Some well - known altered history novels include 'The Plot Against America' by Philip Roth. In this novel, Charles Lindbergh becomes President and anti - Semitism rises in the United States. 'SS - GB' by Len Deighton is another one. It shows a Britain occupied by the Nazis after losing the war. And 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling is set in a Victorian - era England where steam - powered computers exist.