List of historical fiction by time period explained

This list of historical fiction is designed to provide examples of notable works of historical fiction (in literature, film, comics, etc.) organized by time period.

For a more exhaustive list of historical novels by period, see, which lists relevant Wikipedia categories; see also the larger List of historical novels, which is organized by country, as well as the more general and .

Novels

Set in Prehistory (c. 30,000 BC – 3000 BC)

Set in Classical Antiquity (c. 3000 BC – 500 AD)

Set in the Middle Ages (c. AD 500 – 1500)

See also: Arthurian fiction.

Set in the Early Modern Period (c. 1500 – 1760)

Set during the Industrial Revolution and Napoleonic era (c. 1760 – 1850)

Set during recent history (c. 1850 – 1950)

Theatre

Set 2000 BC – 600 AD

Set 600 AD – 1550

Set after 1550

Opera

Set 3000 BC – 600 AD

Set 600 AD – 1800

Films and television

See main article: Lists of historical films.

Set in Prehistory (c. 30,000 BC – 3000 BC)

Poetry

Comics

Prehistoric

Ancient

Wuxia manhua

Samurai manga

See also

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