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History Genre Deep Dive 11

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Top Read History Stories Since Deep Dive 10

Top 10 Most Read Historical - Alternate

Nazi's win WWII, Napoleon win's the Battle of Waterloo, Roman Empire never fell without fantasy/speculative fiction items (other than alternate history). The Man in the High Castle

  1. A Knight in the Darkness by Topher Lydon Complete
  2. Lost in the Sand by Topher Lydon Complete
  3. Do Over by dkstories Complete
  4. Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete
  5. Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
  6. Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
  7. Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete
  8. Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold
  9. Doing It Right by dkstories Complete
  10. Kage Match by kbois Complete

Top 2 Most Read Historical - Ancient Greco-Roman

In reference to ancient Greek and Roman times. Cultural, political, societal. Ideas, original Olympic games, orgies, Creaser's, senators.

  1. Heart of Teutonburg by Mark Paren In Process
  2. Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold

Top 7 Most Read Historical - Ancient Orient

Near East, Ottoman Empire, Middle East, Mesopotamia. Early, middle, late Bronze Age, Iron Age.

  1. Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
  2. The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
  3. The Stonemason's son and the Silk Prince by Topher Lydon Complete
  4. To Dance On Your Fingertips by small mercy Long-Term Hold
  5. Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold
  6. Sword of the Missed (SOTM) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
  7. The Prince and Ai by W_L In Process

Top 10 Most Read Historical - Cold War

Stories set in the height of the cold war from 1950-1990. Early Tom Clancy novels

  1. Chronicles Of An Academic Predator by Mark Arbour Complete
  2. A Summer in Iowa by Altimexis Complete
  3. Jay & Miles by ColumbusGuy Long-Term Hold
  4. Be Rad by Mark Arbour Complete
  5. Do Over by dkstories Complete
  6. The Land Whore by Mark Arbour Complete
  7. Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
  8. 1968 by Mark Arbour Complete
  9. Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
  10. A Summer Love by Mark Arbour Complete

Top 10 Most Read Historical - Historical Drama

Features a dramatic narrative set in a historical period, often focusing on the lives of ordinary people or families living through significant historical events.

  1. The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
  2. TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process
  3. Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
  4. Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
  5. Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
  6. Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
  7. 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
  8. What the Ship Remembers by andy cannon Complete
  9. HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete
  10. Roping the Moon by Headstall In Process

Top 10 Most Read Historical - Historical Literary

Exploration of human condition in the past.

  1. The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
  2. Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
  3. Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete
  4. Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
  5. Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
  6. Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
  7. Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
  8. 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
  9. Chronicles Of An Academic Predator by Mark Arbour Complete
  10. HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete

Top 3 Most Read Historical - Historical Thriller

Incorporates elements of suspense, espionage, or political intrigue within a historical setting. Plots may involve conspiracies, espionage, or historical events with a thriller-style pacing.

  1. The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes Complete
  2. Love in a time of hatred by Gary L Complete
  3. The Ledger by drsawzall Complete

Top 2 Most Read Historical - Industrial Revolution

Conversion to modern inventions and processes. Not limited to railroad, cotton gin, electricity.

  1. I Pity the Poor Immigrant by PlacidGuy Complete
  2. The Prince and Ai by W_L In Process

Top 8 Most Read Historical - Medieval

Medieval Drama, love, poetry, romance. Think Game of Thrones

  1. Knight and Squire by Albert1434 Complete
  2. The Holy Lance of Antioch by Topher Lydon Complete
  3. The Prisoner of Carronne by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete
  4. The Vanguard of the Silver Boar by Topher Lydon Complete
  5. The Lord of the Pierced Dawn by Topher Lydon Complete
  6. The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes Complete
  7. The Purple Phoenix by GENERAL PIGNOUF Temporary Hold
  8. A Declaration of War by Mawgrim Complete

Top 10 Most Read Historical - Non-Contemporary

Stories set in previous times

  1. Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
  2. The Watchers by Topher Lydon Complete
  3. Monstrum by Laura S. Fox In Process
  4. A Soldier's Guide to Single Parenting by Dodger Complete
  5. Papa Stour by quokka Complete
  6. Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete
  7. Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
  8. Aussie Pioneers by quokka Complete
  9. Rome by CLJobe Complete
  10. Life Goes On by Tallguyct Complete

Top 3 Most Read Historical - Victorian

Set during the Victorian era (1837–1901), these novels capture the social, cultural, and technological changes of the time. Dickensian novels are classic examples.

  1. Shadows of the Moon by Albert1434 Complete
  2. The Curse Of Love by arielynn24 Temporary Hold
  3. The Frost Fair by Topher Lydon Complete

Top 10 Most Read Historical - Western

Places the story in the American West during the 19th century, exploring the challenges and adventures faced by pioneers, settlers, and Native Americans.

  1. Buckshot by Topher Lydon Complete
  2. Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
  3. Roping the Moon by Headstall In Process
  4. Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
  5. Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete
  6. The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Complete
  7. Journey to Salvation by Headstall Complete
  8. Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
  9. Where Love Lies: Book 1 by vanalas Complete
  10. Forever My Love by vanalas Complete

Top 6 Most Read Historical - World Wars

Stories set in the time frame of WWI and WWII and in between about 1914-1945

  1. Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete
  2. Trench Rat by lomax61 Complete
  3. Lukas by Connectwriter Long-Term Hold
  4. Come Back To Us by LittleCherryBlossom26 Long-Term Hold
  5. A Love Story with a Prisoner of War by joecarlson Long-Term Hold
  6. In the Service by RolandQ Complete
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Bill W

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An interesting lineup of stories.  There's plenty of good reading for all who are interested in history, from ancient history to modern history, and even some alternative history, with room for Historical Drama and Thrillers as well.  Happy reading, y'all!  

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chris191070

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Thanks @Myr for this awesome dive.

We see some of our amazing authors and the wonderful stories they produce.

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Topher Lydon

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Thank you all for reading. 

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centexhairysub

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As always, thanks @Myr for the dive.

Some outstanding stories here.

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