From the Start on a Late Ming Battlefield: Three Kills in My Debut

Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic

No System, and nothing about The Legend of Qin. Just straight historical fiction.

Power Plays, Scheming, and Brainy Strategists

Become my pawn once again. I will win this game, even if the gods themselves stand in my way. I will beat them by half a move.

Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction

A twisting, suspenseful plot, a protagonist who's not an idiot, and something I can learn from while reading. Ideally, it should be close to real history.

Any Excellent Historical Novels?!

I'm sick of those power-fantasy stories where the protagonist shows off all the time!

Historical Fiction That Doesn't Dumb Down the Characters

I want a protagonist with brains

Looking for Superbly Written Historical Novels!

I've read The Chief Ministers, A Scholar of Superior Character, A First-Rank Official, A Generation's Military Advisor, The Son-in-Law, The Beauty of the Rivers and Mountains, The Unification of the Mountains and Rivers, I Picked Up Qin Shi Huang, The End of Song, New Song, and Joy of Life. Are there any similar novels with a highly intelligent protagonist who plans everything in advance?

Looking for Historical Novels About Someone Who Transmigrates, No System

No System, please. Ideally, the protagonist keeps a low profile and builds up their strength early on.

The Best Historical Novels From Every Dynasty

Preferably a book rated above 9.

I Can't Believe Historical Fiction Writers Can Be This Good

A fact-based educational book written using sources from official history, but not boring!

Looking for a Transmigration Story With a Smart Protagonist and No System

Preferably a historical novel about someone who transmigrates, though an alternate setting is fine too. The characters need to be smart, and there should be no System.

The Pinnacle of Historical Fiction

Looking for books similar to "Tang Dynasty: Defying the Imperial Decree Is the Only Way to Get Stronger". This book makes me cry every time I read it. I've read it five or six times, and I still cry. I just can't believe anything else is better. It's the strongest historical novel in my book! An 8.9 rating is way too low. I'd give it a 9.

My Five Favorite Historical Novels

Brothers, These Historical What-If Novels Are Guaranteed to Be a Blast

To help everyone get their fill of history, I'm recommending a few satisfying historical novels. My friends all say they're amazing! I picked every one of these myself, so give them a try!

Pure Ancient Military Fiction, Alternate History, No Harem, No Fantasy

Preferably something centered on schemes and strategy. The longer, the better.

Looking for Historical Fiction with Smart Characters

The protagonist and the emperor are brothers, and the protagonist wields immense power. Everyday comedy.

History Novels That Get Your Blood Pumping

The emperor defends the nation's borders; the ruler dies for the state.

Recommend Some Worthwhile Ming Dynasty Novels

I’ve read several books about the Ming Dynasty. Overall, they had excellent prose, deep historical knowledge, and well-crafted characters. But a few seem to share the same flaws: too much exposition and overly contrived schemes. Any good recommendations?

Any Highly Rated Ancient-Era Novels, 9.5 or Above? Alternate History Is Fine Too

The protagonist is pretty level-headed.

Alternate History, High-IQ Characters, Military Conflict, and Strategic Showdowns

The protagonist defeats opponents through high intelligence rather than mindlessly overpowering them.

Historical Stories (Any Dynasty, No System, and with Intelligent Characters)

Looking for books like "The Glory of the Great Wei". Historical novels with some brains behind them. Read too many mindless wish-fulfillment stories and they’ll rot your mind.

Are There Any Novels Without a System? I’m Sick of Systems

It's always Systems, Systems, Systems. I'm sick of it. Can't anyone make it on their own? How many of the novels that become classics are System stories? Seriously.

Looking for High-Quality Historical War Novels

The Best-Ever Ming Dynasty Novel

Looking for books like My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang.

Looking for High-Quality Historical Fiction!