Best Historical Books EVER

A Listmania! list by Caroline Vann (Kent, England)
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River God
1.  River God by Wilbur Smith
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  "Best book i've ever read, seriously good. A book to read over and over. You know you have read a good one when it makes you cry!!"
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Forever Amber
2.  Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
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  "A very very good book, lots of detail and charater building. Love her or hate her, you will still love the book. Impossible to put down."
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The Borgia Bride
3.  The Borgia Bride by Jeanne Kalogridis
The list author says:
  "Wonderfull!! Thought it would be trashy, but was proved wrong. Have lost my copy or i would still be reading it!"
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Nell Gwyn: A Biography
4.  Nell Gwyn: A Biography by Charles Beauclerk
The list author says:
  "Interesting. Written by a desendant of Nelly and Charles, so a little bias. Still a stonking good read."
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Sex with Kings: 500 Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, and Revenge
5.  Sex with Kings: 500 Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, and Revenge by Eleanor Herman
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  "Ignore the silly title! This is a fabulous book, mixing both gossip and history."
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Katherine (Coronet Books)
6.  Katherine (Coronet Books) by Anya Seton
The list author says:
  "To be honest i didnt really take to this book the first time, but i thought it deserved a place after reading it twice."
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Empress Orchid
7.  Empress Orchid by Anchee Min
The list author says:
  "An exciting and shocking insight into the lives of those living within the walls of the Forbibben City in Imperial China."
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Memoirs Of A Geisha
8.  Memoirs Of A Geisha by Arthur Golden
The list author says:
  "Much much better than the film. This book covers a subject i didn't know anything about before, but after reading this book i was encouraged to find out more about the world of a Geisha."
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Warlock
9.  Warlock by Wilbur Smith
The list author says:
  "Not as good as River God, but a must if you have read River God."
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Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII
10.  Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII by Dr David Starkey
The list author says:
  "Well written and researched. David Starkey did a fantastic job with this book."
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Elizabeth
11.  Elizabeth by Dr David Starkey
The list author says:
  "Same as above. Well worth a look."
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Painting Mona Lisa
12.  Painting Mona Lisa by Jeanne Kalogridis
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  "Long book, good read."
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The Boleyn Inheritance
13.  The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "I like most of Philippa's books, this is my favourite."
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The Constant Princess
14.  The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "Very good, interesting take on little known story."
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The Sultan's Seal
15.  The Sultan's Seal by Jenny White
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  "Erm, i did enjoy this but annoying ending."
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The Winter King
16.  The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell
The list author says:
  "Fantastic series, very well written. i am now in love with Derfel!"
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Enemy of God: A Novel of Arthur (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles)
17.  Enemy of God: A Novel of Arthur (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles) by Bernard Cornwell
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Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles)
18.  Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles) by Bernard Cornwell
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In the Company of the Courtesan
19.  In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant
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The Aviary Gate
20.  The Aviary Gate by Katie Hickman
The list author says:
  "Very enjoyable, if you don't take it to seriously!"
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Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire
21.  Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman
The list author says:
  "Bit dry in places but still worth a look."
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Queens Consort: England's Medieval Queens
22.  Queens Consort: England's Medieval Queens by Lisa Hilton
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