The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time is a meticulously curated anthology that traverses the rich and diverse landscape of historical fiction. Within its pages, readers will encounter a broad spectrum of literary styles, from the intricate social tapestries of Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters to the adventurous spirit of Alexandre Dumas and the poignant realism of Thomas Hardy. This collection not only showcases the multitudinous forms the genre can takeranging from romantic epics to biting social commentaries but also highlights its enduring significance in shaping our understanding of past cultures, societies, and individuals. The anthology succeeds in illustrating the evolution of historical narrative through time, emphasizing works that have become cornerstones of literary heritage. The authors represented in this anthology are not just storytellers; they are architects of historical consciousness, each contributing uniquely to the genres development. Figures like Mary Wollstonecraft and Edith Wharton offer perspectives that challenge established narratives, while others, such as Leo Tolstoy and F. Scott Fitzgerald, provide immersive experiences into the intricacies of different eras. Collectively, these authors belong to or have been influenced by pivotal historical, cultural, or literary movements, from the Enlightenment to Romanticism to Realism, thereby enriching the anthology with a depth of context and a plethora of voices. Their collective work within this volume provides a vibrant tableau of the human experience, interpreted through the lens of past events. The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time is an indispensable volume for readers keen on exploring the myriad ways in which history and narrative intersect. It offers a unique educational journey through the expertise of its illustrious authors, whose works continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate. By bringing together such a wide array of perspectives and styles, this collection fosters a dialogue among epochs, ideologies, and cultures. It is an essential read for anyone who cherishes the power of historical fiction to illuminate the past and its lingering influence on the present and future.

Here are three great historical novels in one volume. HABITS OF THE HOUSE: Fay Weldon takes us inside an aristocratic household -- upstairs and downstairs -- in the last three months of the nineteenth century. Tea gowns are still laced with diamonds; there are still nine courses at dinner, but bankruptcy, war and social unrest loom. THE SILVER THREAD: London, 1840. A young woman boards a prison ship bound for the other side of the world. Weaving death, love and adventure, The Silver Thread is plotted like a murder mystery, but narrated with the skill and style of a literary storyteller. THE CONDUCTOR: Winter, 1941. The story of how Shostakovich and one valiant, bedraggled orchestra created a defining moment in the siege of Leningrad – the bloodiest seige in history – is a gripping testament to the life-affirming power of music.

The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by Mark Twain first published in 1881 in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States. Set in 1547, it tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive father in Offal Court off Pudding Lane in London, and Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by Mark Twain, originally published in book form in 1896. The novel is a satirical comedy that looks at 6th-Century England and its medieval culture through the eyes of Hank Morgan, a 19th-century resident of Hartford, Connecticut, who, after a blow to the head, awakens to find himself inexplicably transported back in time to early medieval England at the time of the legendary King Arthur. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, published in 1896, is the remarkable story of the saint's life as told by the fictional Sieur Louis de Conté, Joan's page and secretary, in the form of a memoir written in the twilight of life. The character has had the privilege of growing up with Joan of Arc, accompanying her during the excitement and pageantry of her military campaigns, and being present at each of her three trials. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the latter often called "the Great American Novel."

The thrilling story of the greatest general in Roman history. In the name of Rome, Scipio Africanus conquered the hard-won empires of Carthage and of Alexander the Great. Now beset in his old age by the menacing political movements of Cato, Scipio details the epic story of his life, from the earliest days of his education, to the great battles he won in service to his home. Yet all the strands of his remarkable tale are anchored, flowing from and towards the confrontation between him and his great rival, his one and only equal... Hannibal. This novel of love and betrayal recreates the life and times of a military genius who discovers he is only a man, and is perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and I, Claudius. Praise for Ross Leckie ‘Leckie writes unflinchingly of this world of blood, battle and atrocity’ Sunday Telegraph ‘By turns lucid, enlightening and thrilling, this is the historical novel at its best’ Historical Novel Society ‘Masterful ... even better than Hannibal’ Allan Massie

The Refugees revolves around Amory de Catinat, a Huguenot guardsman of Louis XIV, and Amos Green, an American who comes to visit France. The novel depicts Louis XIV's marriage to Madame de Maintenon, retirement from court of Madame de Montespan, the revoking of the Edict of Nantes and the subsequent emigration of the Huguenot de Catinats to America._x000D_ Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. Doyle is also known for writing the fictional adventures of Professor Challenger and for propagating the mystery of the Mary Celeste. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.

"Acclaimed author Leo Tolstoy's finest literary achievement War and Peace is the story of five wealthy families of the Russian aristocracy during and after Napoleon's invasion of Russia. It's considered to be one of the finest novels of all time"--

History learned or reviewed with accurate historical information, but with a fictitious Character who has a gift to be able to go back in his mind and live in thes great historical events. Great for children and adults alike.