Historical Nights' Entertainment
7.55 / 10 32 ratings
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Indypublish.Com
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN
- 9781404306738
Subjects
- Literature & Fiction
- Genre Fiction
- Suspense
- Europe
- Literary
- Action & Adventure
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fiction
- Historical
- History
- Short Stories & Anthologies
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Leaders & Notable People
- Military
- Science & Math
- Earth Sciences
- Family Life
- Americas
- Humor
- Biography & Autobiography
- Arts & Literature
- Classics
- Short Stories
- Fiction, historical, general
- Literary Collections
- Fiction, short stories (single author)
- Artists, Architects & Photographers
- Science
- Geography
- Ancient & Medieval Literature
- Ancient & Classical
- Anthologies (multiple authors)
- History & Philosophy
- British & Irish
- Thrillers
- SHORT STORIES (single author)
- Historical Geography
Original edition
Historical Nights' EntertainmentOriginally published in 2000 English Eighteen Hundred Seventy Three Press
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What other readers say
Liked
This collection of reviews generally praises the book as a fantastic and highly recommended find, presenting historical fiction in a series of short stories. Readers commend the author's talent for imagery and wordsmithing, which effectively serves as a window into the past. The book is lauded for shining a light on intriguing historical figures and events, often involving conspiracies and famous crimes, all presented with realistic detail. Many found the included histories fascinating and interesting, with the overall sentiment being strongly positive.
Disliked
While largely positive, one reviewer expressed that the collection was not particularly interesting to them. Additionally, some readers noted that they were already familiar with about half of the historical accounts presented. This prior knowledge could potentially diminish the sense of discovery for those already well-versed in the specific historical periods covered.
In short
Overall, this collection is strongly recommended for its engaging historical narratives. It would appeal greatly to readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly those interested in European history, its notable figures, and the dramatic events and conspiracies that shaped it. Fans of the short story format and those who appreciate vivid, detailed writing that brings the past to life are likely to find this book a compelling read, especially if they are looking to discover new historical anecdotes or revisit familiar ones through a fresh narrative lens.
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