In Soviet times, even in the most modest house there was a library. People loved to read, works of many genres, including historical novels, were very popular. Unfortunately, Russia, having become the successor of the collapsed USSR, did not inherit from it the title of the most reading country. Nevertheless, among Russian citizens there are also many book lovers. Among them are fans of historical novels. What books written in this genre should they read?
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History buffs will surely enjoy reading numerous historical novels by Soviet writer Valentin Pikul. During the USSR, his works “The Feather and the Sword”, “The Word and the Deed”, “Favorite”, “Cruisers”, “At the Last Line” and many others were extremely popular. A peculiar, original author's style, a deep knowledge of history (this is all the more valuable because Pikul had no historical education), fascinating stories - all this still draws the attention of readers to the works of this writer.
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The tragic events unfolding in and around Ukraine aroused genuine interest in the history of this country among some Russians. One of the most glorious and tragic periods in the history of our neighbors - the national liberation struggle against the Commonwealth under the leadership of Hetman Bogdan Khmelnytsky - is perfectly depicted in the trilogy of the Ukrainian writer and theater figure Mikhailo Staritsky "Before the Storm", "Storm", "At the Wharf". The author created these works before October 1917, having studied in detail the mountain of historical documents dating back to the middle of the 17th century. In his books with merciless frankness depicts the harsh (sometimes very cruel) reality of that era. The images of Bogdan Khmelnitsky himself and his associates are by no means idealized. By the way, the content of books leaves no stone unturned by allegations by Ukrainian nationalists that Moscow had oppressed Ukraine.
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Those readers who are interested in the history of France will not regret it if they familiarize themselves with the famous series of the French writer Maurice Druon "Cursed Kings". It covers the period from the beginning to the middle of the XIV century, when France went through a series of cruel and at first glance completely unforeseen, even illogical, trials. Intrigue and love, the struggle for titles and thrones, cruelty and treachery - all this can be found on the pages of Druon's books. The author skillfully portrayed medieval reality as it was, without any embellishment.
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Well, lovers of the East will enjoy it by reading the novel "The Shogun" by American writer James Clavell. The incredible adventures of the main character of the book - the English skipper John Blackthorn, who by fate found himself in medieval Japan, forced to adapt to her lifestyle, will not leave anyone indifferent.
