TOP 11: A selection of the best historical books

There is no better way to get to know history than to read an exciting and interesting historical book. A wonderful story and artistic narrative will allow the reader to plunge into the world of history with interest. We bring to your attention a list of the best historical works in world literature. In this collection, we have selected historical books that everyone needs to read. This, of course, is not a complete list of historical works, but one must begin with something. History is the engine of the future.

"Camo Gryadeshi"

Author of the work: Henrik Senkevich

“Camo Gryadeshi” is a popular historical novel telling about the great events of the first century AD in Rome, during the reign of Nero. The half-mad ruler had a painful megalomania. A bloody story unfolds with crazy orgies, battles of wild animals and slaves in the arena, and many public executions. Against the background of all these bloody actions, the history of the world's first Christians, Peter and Paul, is revealed. Their life story is tragic, and passing away is a painful death. The author perfectly weaves a love story into the plot of his novel. Love truly true, all-consuming and all-conquering. The work makes the reader think about the possibility of choice in life.

"Thais of Athens"

Author of the work: Ivan Efremov

“Thais of Athens” is a novel about a historical real person. Thais of Athens was a member of the Macedonian campaigns. This work is not only a fascinating historical novel, but also, to some extent, the philosophical view of the author and his thoughts on what a real person should be. I. Efremov is known as the author of fascinating historical novels. One of these is considered the Thais of Athens novel.

"Peter I"

The author of the work: Alexey Tolstoy

"Peter I" is one of the best and most popular historical novels. This work has gained great popularity not only in Russia but also abroad. The historical plot to this day causes a lot of controversy and objection, but the artistic power of the work attracts the reader, not releasing to the last page. Tolstoy remarkably described the formation of a new Russia, led by a bright personality - Peter I.

"Stone belt"

Author of the work: Evgeny Fedorov

The Stone Belt is a trilogy of works that cover the period of Russian actual life of the 17-19 centuries. This is a novel about the family of miners Demidov, starting from the founder of the family business of the blacksmith and ending with the prince, who completed the pedigree. But all the same, the main character of the work is the hardworking, devoted and talented Russian people. E. Fedorov reproduced a huge list of artisans and memorable people.

Cleopatra

Author of the work: Henry Ryder Haggart

"Cleopatra" - the famous historical work of the English classic Haggart. The action of the novel takes place in ancient Egypt, when the Ptolemies ruled. The work tells of a conspiracy of high priests who decided to overthrow the ruling queen Cleopatra. The hateful queen gave Egypt under the rule of Rome. An exciting historical novel will make the reader worry and sympathize with his characters.

"The flood"

Author of the work: Henrik Senkevich

The Flood is one of the author’s best historical novels, which has been repeatedly filmed by the best world directors. Having opened the first pages of the work, the reader is transferred to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth of the 16th century, during the war with the Swedes, who wanted to conquer Poland at any cost and enthrone their protege.There is no unity among the locals either: someone supports the Swedish warriors, while someone lays down his life for his native land. Against this warlike background, a wonderful love story unfolds, full of exciting adventures.

The Iron King

Author of the work: Maurice Druon

“The Iron King” is a historical work about the times of the reign of King Philip IṾ the Beautiful. He was an unlimited ruler, for which he had the nickname "Iron King". Philip the Beautiful became famous for many victories over England, the suppression of the rebellious Flemings and the successful struggle against the papacy. The only force that dared to confront Iron Crawl was the Knights Templar. But the king started a humiliating lawsuit against them. Contemporaries until today argue about the impact of this terrible judgment on the woes of France.

"Emelyan Pugachev"

The author of the work: Vyacheslav Shishkov

"Emelyan Pugachev" is a novel that tells about a hectic life full of victories, defeats and frantic love of Emelyan Pugachev. 18th-century Russia is wild passions, unbridled morals, Cossack and peasant freemen, as well as Peter and Moscow, seized by rebellion. Intrigues and conspiracies at the royal court of Empress Catherine II. All this is described in the work of Shishkov - a strong and colorful narrative about the dramatic era of Russia.

Babi Yar

Author of the work: Anatoly Kuznetsov

“Babi Yar” is the full version of the documentary of the same name about the total annihilation of the Jewish people living in Kiev in 1941 of the last century. The author, as a teenager, himself saw how the Nazis shot Jews, and later communicated with people who survived this tragedy. The novel has not been printed in full version for many years in Russia. Having passed through strict censorship, the work was published, but even then it made a mad sensation among readers. Today you can see the full version of the novel, which troubles the human soul. However, historical fact is a fact.

"Tsar John the Terrible"

The author of the work: Lev Zhdanov

“Tsar John the Terrible” is a historical work that everyone should familiarize themselves with in order to know about what happened long before his birth, to study some aspects of that life, to understand what consequences those events turned out for the state and its population. The greatest ruler of all time, due to a series of complicated events, turns into a tormentor. The author allows the reader to fully immerse themselves in the life and events of the reign of John the Terrible.

"The Empire Must Die"

The author of the work: Mikhail Zygar

“The Empire Must Die” is a historical book about the events of the beginning of the 20th century taking place in Russia. The author presented the essence of historically important events that took place in Russia. Reading a work, you empathize with the characters, become a participant in those events. The author described in detail how Russia was going to collapse, what mistakes and crimes led to this fiasco, but at the same time it does not impose its opinion, but allows it to draw its own conclusions.