Complete reading orders for popular historical fiction series.
The Cicero Trilogy by Robert Harris is a complete series of 3 political thrillers set in Ancient Rome during the final decades of the Roman Republic. Narrated by Cicero’s loyal secretary Tiro, the trilogy chronicles the extraordinary life of Marcus…
The Conqueror series by Conn Iggulden comprises five epic novels that chronicle the rise of the Mongol Empire across three generations. The series follows the legendary Genghis Khan from his brutal childhood on the Mongolian steppes through his creation of…
The Emperor Series brings ancient Rome’s most legendary figure to vivid life through meticulously researched historical fiction that combines brutal warfare, political intrigue, and the making of a legend. Conn Iggulden’s epic saga follows Julius Caesar from his boyhood through…
The Century Trilogy by Ken Follett is a monumental achievement in historical fiction, an epic family saga spanning the entire 20th century. This sweeping series follows five interrelated families across three generations as they navigate the most turbulent and transformative…
The Wolf Hall Trilogy by Hilary Mantel stands as one of the greatest achievements in contemporary historical fiction. This meticulously researched, brilliantly written series brings Tudor England to vivid life through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell, one of history’s most…
The Kingsbridge series by Ken Follett stands as one of the most beloved and successful historical fiction sagas ever written. Spanning nearly 1,000 years of English history, from the Dark Ages to the Industrial Revolution, these epic novels follow the…
The Last Kingdom series (also known as The Saxon Stories or The Saxon Chronicles) is Bernard Cornwell’s epic tale of England’s birth. Spanning 13 novels and over 6,000 pages, this is the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon nobleman…
The Aubrey-Maturin series is widely considered the greatest achievement in naval historical fiction. The New York Times called these novels “the best historical novels ever written,” and with good reason. Patrick O’Brian’s 20-book saga follows the friendship and adventures of…
The Asian Saga by James Clavell stands as one of the most ambitious and sweeping historical fiction series ever written, transporting readers across four centuries and multiple Asian nations. These epic novels blend meticulous historical research with unforgettable characters, political…