I love love love James Micheners books. But alas I need to lay those books down and discover other historcial fiction authors. Please help me find new authors that mix historical information throughout their fictional accounts as Michener did.
2007-01-07 06:57:25 · 12 answers · asked by BellaDonnaRev 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I too loved Michener my whole life. If you love his works, let me recomend these fine writers (in no particular order):
John Jakes (Kent Family Saga, etc -- a personal favorite)
http://www.johnjakes.com/
James Cavell (Shogun, King Rat,etc)
Bernard Cornwell (The Sharpe series, the Warlord Chronicles).
James Reasoner (The Civil War Series -- awesome!!)
I think these will keep you in historical reading heaven for many moons to come. I've read everything I'm recommending to you, so you can be confident it comes from someone who appreciates Michener, and people like him, as much as you. Cheers, and happy reading.
2007-01-07 07:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try Rutherford, first name Edward or Edmund - among his books are sarum (about salisbury, England), London, Moscow, another about the great forest of Britain (sorry, I can't think of the name) and he has done two or three about the Princes of Ireland.
Like Michener, he takes a place, starts in early history and follows families and events up to the present day.
Wonderful story teller. If you like Michener, trust me - you will say thank you.
2007-01-07 15:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely....do consider trying Bernard Cornwell...first link below...
or Edward Rutherford...second link below....
or Ken Follett...third link below...
none of the three will disappoint you..I promise! However, Rutherford is the most like to Micheners style :)
2007-01-07 15:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by aidan402 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm currently reading an excellent book called Aztec Blood by Gary Jennings which is historical and I highly recommend. Also Philippa Gregory is good if you enjoy British historicals.
2007-01-07 15:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by loofahcat2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bernard Cornewll is great. I have read several books from several different series. He writes in all kinds of periods: U.S. Civil War, Early Enlish (1080 AD or so) 1800's Europe. Mostly war period books, with a little bit graphic depictions of battle scenes, but the character development is great.
2007-01-07 17:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by baldkrash 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Edward Rutherfurd, of course, comes to mind. I actually prefer him to Michener. I also love Eugenia Price.
2007-01-07 15:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by laney_po 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interestingly enough, Louis L'Amour writes some very good historical fiction novels, one that comes to mind is "The Walking Drum."
Even his Sackett novels are set in an historical background.
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2007-01-07 15:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by james 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jean Plaidy or Philippa Gregory
2007-01-07 15:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by lucedalsole 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
alex haley has some pretty good books out about the deep south,that provides history with romance and adventure.
2007-01-08 17:16:40 · answer #9 · answered by ransom2.0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Jakes. W.E.B.Griffin.
2007-01-07 16:13:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋