great american historical fiction
Explore the best American historical fiction books with our curated list of great reads. Dive into captivating stories set in pivotal moments of U.S. history, perfect for history buffs and book lovers alike.
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Rise to Rebellion
by Jeff Shaara
Jeff Shaara dazzled readers with his bestselling novels Gods and Generals, The Last Full Measure, and Gone for Soldiers. Now the acclaimed author who illuminated …
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The Glorious Cause
by Jeff Shaara
During the American Revolution, the colonists face an uphill battle in their quest for freedom, while General George Washington makes a fateful decision to cross …
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Gods and Generals
by Jeff Shaara
The New York Times bestselling prequel to the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic The Killer Angels In this brilliantly written epic novel, Jeff Shaara traces the lives, …
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The Last Full Measure
by Jeff Shaara
In the Pulitzer prize–winning classic The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara created the finest Civil War novel of our time. In the bestselling Gods and Generals, …
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Gone for Soldiers
by Jeff Shaara
In this stunning, unforgettable novel, Jeff Shaara carries us back thirteen years before the Civil War, when that momentous conflict's most familiar names are fighting …
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To the Last Man
by Jeff Shaara
Jeff Shaara has enthralled readers with his New York Times bestselling novels set during the Civil War and the American Revolution. Now the acclaimed author …
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The Rising Tide
by Jeff Shaara
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This is Jeff Shaara at his best, giving us another superb [and] historically grounded novel of one of the most …
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Alaska
by James Albert Michener
Describes the lives and struggles of humans and animals in Alaskan prehistory and then leaps into the eighteenth century where the historical high points are …
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Centennial
by James Albert Michener
Written as a tribute to America's bicentennial celebration. Centennial is an epic novel of the history, land, and people of Colorado. Centered around the fictional …
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Cape Cod
by William Martin
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Engrossing...entertaining...the perfect book to take to the beach." - Boston Herald Two families, both carried by the Mayflower across stormy seas... …
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Back Bay
by William Martin
Meet the Pratt clas. Driven men. Determined women. Through six turbulent generations, they would pursue a lost Paul Revere treasure. And turn a family secret …