Empire

Deep, Thought-Provoking Stories That Feel Like Masterpieces

Something like *The Three-Body Problem*, for example.

In a Reading Drought, Any Well-Written Novels?

Looking for Great Historical Novels Worthy of Classic Status

Medieval Western Setting, Slavery, and Lords

Territory-Building Novels with Rigorous Stats

Looking for a territory-expansion novel with reasonably rigorous numbers. Don't recommend one if the stats are inconsistent or the protagonist has items they never use.

Any Stories Set in Medieval Western Europe Featuring Princesses, Knights, Counts, Princes, and the Like?

I'm looking for something like the class-divided Western Middle Ages: lavish, glamorous balls where the wine flows and hidden currents swirl beneath the clinking glasses. I want princesses, counts, and knights. No silly, naive heroines, and no characters who act stupidly. A romance would be ideal. I love this kind of setting so much.

Are There Any Good Historical Novels Set in Ancient China, with Excellent Writing and No Made-Up History?

Please Recommend Great Novels About Medieval Lords Waging War!!!

Historical Novels Based on Official History

Historical novels based on official history, not unofficial accounts. Any dynasty is fine, but it absolutely has to be official history! Official history! Please! Historical fiction is really useful to me.

Any Novels About Hearts of Iron IV, TNO, Kaiserreich, and the Northern Expedition?

Any stories about Hearts of Iron IV: TNO, KX, and Zhaoming/Northern Expedition? (Judgment Day)

Historical Novels Set in Europe

Stories set in ancient or modern-era Europe, but not contemporary times. No characters getting dumber for the plot, and a solid grasp of history. European history, not Chinese historical fiction.

Medieval Setting, Nobility, Farming, Melee Combat, No Fantasy Elements

No fantasy, no fantasy, no fantasy.

Medieval Stories

Anyone know any novels set in medieval Europe? Please, I’m begging.