Which era do you want to see used as a setting for historical fiction?

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Which era do you want to see used as a setting for historical fiction?

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What era of history do you want to see used as a setting for historical fiction?

I'd personally love to see a book set during the Islamic Golden Age (786 - 1258) or the Interregnum (1649 - 1660).
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I never finished it (not because it wasn't good, I just got sidetracked), but a year or so ago I started reading a book called Transcendence by Shay Savage. I would love to see more books like it. It was a romance about a caveman and a woman from the modern world. Sounds kinda weird, but I promise it was pretty cool. It really makes you think about the things we take for granted. As well as, how important little nuances in your body language can be percepted when there's not just a language barrier, but a cultural barrier.
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Those both sound very interesting. I'd like to read something from the Roman Empire ages with gladiators and such. 105 BCE to 404 CE
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cjada911 wrote: 28 Jun 2018, 22:42 I never finished it (not because it wasn't good, I just got sidetracked), but a year or so ago I started reading a book called Transcendence by Shay Savage. I would love to see more books like it. It was a romance about a caveman and a woman from the modern world. Sounds kinda weird, but I promise it was pretty cool. It really makes you think about the things we take for granted. As well as, how important little nuances in your body language can be percepted when there's not just a language barrier, but a cultural barrier.

That does sound good! Another thing to consider is how little we know about our early ancestors and their social norms when we struggle with social norms with other cultures now!

Thanks for the comment.
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That's a hard one to answer, I would say the 1990's. I just love hearing people talk about VHS tapes and dialup. I feel that too many people go too far back in time. They either go to the 18th and 19th centuries or the 80s. It would be nice to see the 90's get some light shown on them again.
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The prehistoric era is a great idea. It seems as if here have been lots of movies depicting that time, but I'm not aware of any books, talking about the life of the early caveman - at least not fiction?
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Ancient Chinese or Ancient Japanese.

I also love books with old European themes in it.
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MikleoKrein wrote: 03 Jul 2018, 14:05 Ancient Chinese or Ancient Japanese.

I also love books with old European themes in it.
Amy+++ wrote: 29 Jun 2018, 15:31 That's a hard one to answer, I would say the 1990's. I just love hearing people talk about VHS tapes and dialup. I feel that too many people go too far back in time. They either go to the 18th and 19th centuries or the 80s. It would be nice to see the 90's get some light shown on them again.
I second both of these! I haven't really tried to dig anything up, but I would love the book equivalent of an old-school kung fu movie!
And I just love the 90's. lol
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That would be funny!
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Mid-18th century because I just love everything about that time period. Except for the hair, maybe. But I also like to read about time periods that I know nothing about because it gives you an opportunity to learn something new. Of course, the problem then can be that you can't tell if the author is actually knowledgeable about the time period or a complete ignoramus.
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I have several eras in history that I enjoy as books. Medieval times, ancient civilization, and the 1800’s. I love books in these eras and I have read many of them.
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cjada911 wrote: 28 Jun 2018, 22:42 I never finished it (not because it wasn't good, I just got sidetracked), but a year or so ago I started reading a book called Transcendence by Shay Savage. I would love to see more books like it. It was a romance about a caveman and a woman from the modern world. Sounds kinda weird, but I promise it was pretty cool. It really makes you think about the things we take for granted. As well as, how important little nuances in your body language can be percepted when there's not just a language barrier, but a cultural barrier.
I have read 'Transcedence' and it is truly a unique book.
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Post by Kajori Sheryl Paul »

I love historical fictions. The notion of reading about an era far beyond my reach intrigues me. Having said that, I would like to mention that recency era England holds a special place for me. Apart from that, I enjoy reading books set in the medieval era, prehistoric times and also during the various civilisations.
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WWI and WWII eras (Both pre-, mid- and post-). Also the early AD centuries, during and after the time of Christ.
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Post by Alice Thokchom »

I would love a Victorian setting for books. The periods earlier than this era also sounds good.
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