Cleopatra – H Rider Haggard (1851)
Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard follows Harmachis, an Egyptian prince destined to overthrow Cleopatra, but entangled in her allure and Egypt’s political turmoil.
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Satire
The Borgias – Alexandre Dumas (1839)
The Borgias by Alexandre Dumas explores the scandalous rise of Pope Alexander VI and his children Cesare and Lucrezia, notorious for power, corruption, and intrigue.
Non Fiction
The Code of Hammurabi – Hammurabi
The Code of Hammurabi is an ancient Babylonian legal text containing 282 laws, defining justice, punishment, and governance in one of history’s earliest civilizations.
Historical
Satire
King Leopold’s Soliloquy – Mark Twain (1905)
A ruthless king defends his reign over a land soaked in blood, as voices of truth rise to expose a chilling empire built on greed, terror, and sanctimonious lies.
Non Fiction
The Technique of the Mystery Story – Carolyn Wells (1913)
The Technique of the Mystery Story by Carolyn Wells is a guide on crafting detective fiction, blending analysis, storytelling methods, and the psychology of suspense.