Asserts that parallels between an ancient empire and the United States can open the door to a neglected genre for teenage readers. The BBC television program `I, Claudius' (1976); How it stimulated a spate of ficion set in a...
Davis, Lindsey:The Course of Honor deHartog, Jan:The Centurion Dietrich, William:Hadrian's Wall Dietrich, William:Scourge of God Downie, Ruth: Gaius Petreius Ruso series Duffy, James: Gladiators of the Empire series Sand of the Arena Durham, David Anthony:Pride of Carthage Ennis, Michael:Byza...
We also recommend readingGeisha, A Life,the autobiography of Mineko Iwasaki, who was one of the real geisha Golden interviewed in order to write his novel. It doesn’t qualify as historical fiction, but it’s a much more accurate and authentic tale of what Sayuri’s life might really have...
Historical Fiction Anna of Cleves (of The Swan Maiden, by G. Lawrence) Dear readers, tonight with us is a young noble woman, sent from her home in the Holy Roman Empire to be a wife to the Englishking. She’s here to speak about the women’s world at both courts, and what it’...
andKris Waldherr from Art and Words. We each presented on different aspects of designing historical fiction covers, and my task was to discuss my approach and trends in the genre. In case you missed it, or if you attended and would like to have a copy of your own, here is my portion...
Iggulden succeeds in exploring the world of tyranny, scandal, and passion found in life of the Roman Empire. Following the tale of two young boys, an exciting coming-of-age story develops as one of the boys is destined to become the most powerful ruler on Earth: Julius Caesar. ...
Also ranks #4 on The 70+ Best Historical Fiction Shows 10 The White Queen Max Irons, James Frain, Rebecca Ferguson 2,243 votes Is The White Queen Watchworthy? Witness the strife and turmoil during the Wars of the Roses from the perspective of three powerful women vying for the crown. Lov...
A Roman heroine’s love is the barbarian hero’s driving passion. Welcome to my world of the historical romance novel: a crumbling Roman Empire, invading barbarian tribes, deception, intrigue, and a sweet sip of love and desire. My connection to the past began with childhood visits to the ...
John Hushon Releases New Religious Historical Fiction Novel - The Tax Collector’s Good News, New Historical Fiction Novel Explores Origins of the Gospel of Matthew.
“The hinge of history pivoted on the career of Julius Caesar, as Rome’s Republic became an Empire, but the muscle to swing that gateway came from soldiers like Titus Pullus. What an amazing story from a student now become the master of historical fiction at its best.” ~ Professor Frank...