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The Fortune of the Rougons by Émile Zola

"The Fortune of the Rougons" by Émile Zola, first published in 1871, is the opening novel in the renowned Rougon-Macquart series. This seminal work establishes the foundation of the Rougon-Macquart family saga, a sweeping exploration of heredity and environment across generations.

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June 28, 2024
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Adventure Historical Mystery

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

"The Count of Monte Cristo," written by Alexandre Dumas in 1844, is a timeless tale of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption.

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June 28, 2024
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The Code of Hammurabi by Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian code of law from ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to around 1754 BC.

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June 28, 2024
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Historical Psychological Satire

The Art of War by Niccolò Machiavelli

"The Art of War" by Niccolò Machiavelli, originally published in 1521, is a philosophical treatise exploring military strategy, tactics, and the nature of war.

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June 28, 2024
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Fantasy Historical

Tales of Old Japan by Lord Redesdale

"Tales of Old Japan" by Lord Redesdale is a collection of classical Japanese stories that paint a vivid picture of Japan's culture, traditions, and societal values during the Edo period.

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June 26, 2024
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Historical Satire

Sybil or The Two Nations by Benjamin Disraeli

"Sybil, or The Two Nations," written by Benjamin Disraeli and published in 1845, is a novel that explores the vast disparities between the rich and the poor in England during the 19th century. Disraeli, a prominent Conservative politician and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, used this novel to highlight the social injustices of the time.

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June 25, 2024
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Adventure Historical Mystery

Rodney Stone by Arthur Conan Doyle

"Rodney Stone" is a novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1896. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, it is a historical fiction intertwined with elements of mystery and adventure. The story is narrated by Rodney Stone, a young boy from a naval family.

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June 25, 2024
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Historical Literary Fiction

One of Ours by Willa Cather

"One of Ours" by Willa Cather, published in 1922, is a historical novel that earned Cather the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1923. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of Claude Wheeler.

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June 25, 2024
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Biographical Historical Satire

My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass

"My Bondage and My Freedom" by Frederick Douglass, published in 1855, is a profound memoir that narrates Douglass's life from his childhood in slavery to his eventual escape and transformation into a leading abolitionist.

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June 25, 2024
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Historical Psychological Satire

The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx

"The Communist Manifesto," authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and first published in 1848, is a foundational political document advocating for the principles of communism.