Emperor Wu of Han: A Game of Power

Books That Make You Smarter After You Finish Them

Looking for Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction

They seem pretty hard to find. Let's give it a try.

Books That Teach You Something Without Being Boring!

I want to learn, but I don’t want anything dull and boring!

Looking for High-Quality Historical War Novels

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.

Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic

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

My Favorite Historical Novel on Tomato Novel

I'm looking for books like Taking Another Name in Langya. Transmigration isn't a dinner party; it's a deadly game at every turn. The plot should be vivid and interesting, with side characters who are smart. The protagonist should slaughter their way through life-or-death situations. It should be historically accurate, with a natural romance.

What’s the Most Popular Historical Novel on Tomato Novel?

I want something like Claiming the Surname Zhuge: Vast Heavens, Rebuild the Han Dynasty!

Historical Masterpieces

I want to read something similar to Claiming the Langya Name. A masterpiece of historical fiction!!!!!

Historical Novels

Please recommend some historical novels.

My Five Favorite Historical Novels

Historically Accurate, Without Making Things Up

Historical fiction has more room for worldbuilding, with vivid characters and no distortion of history. I want a satisfying read that covers dynasties, major and minor events, wars, and loyal civil and military officials, all presented in a historical setting.

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.

The True History of China

Looking for books similar to Five Thousand Years of Chinese History. Not fictional historical novels, but real events backed by evidence.

Historical Military Fiction

Brilliant Historical Fiction, Rated 9 or Higher, Meticulously Researched, with a Down-to-Earth Protagonist

I've read a lot of stories like this, even some highly rated ones, but their protagonists all seem to have an arrogant, godlike perspective. Since they know how things unfold and how they end, they spoil everything for the locals and act smug about it. It's really uncomfortable, and they show no respect for history.

Any Good Historical Novels? I've Run Out of Historical Fiction to Read Lately.

Please recommend some historical novels.

Any Excellent Historical Novels?!

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

Historical Fiction Recommendations

I’m the history class representative. Are there any good books about history, historical literature, or real history?

Great Historical Fiction

Make it realistic, not too over-the-top.

Please Recommend High-Quality Historical Novels, Preferably About Emperors, Princes, or Imperial Grandsons

Please stop recommending mindless System novels or stories about princes and grandsons of the emperor who were raised among commoners. Those plots are just ridiculous.

Emperor Novels with Epic Grandeur

Literary Classics and Great Literary Fiction

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?