Historical fiction books are generally story books created in the backdrop of a historically significant era or period. They bear no resemblance to any historical event per se, but may refer to some such events in a particular context. These are based on extensive research of particular events in history.
Middle Eastern Historical Fiction books are a storehouse of information. The Middle East comprises countries like Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and other countries, each of which have a rich historical background. Being the birthplace of ancient religions as well as modern day religions like Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and others, Middle Eastern Historical Fiction has taken a universal approach.
Most Middle Eastern Historical Fiction centers around Egypt, as it was the oldest civilization in that area and during ancient historical periods. A lot many of the Middle Eastern countries had earlier been one nation and therefore more than having individual fictions, entire Middle Eastern history is a combination. Furthermore certain Middle Eastern historical fiction books have become universal like those dealing with the advent and spread of Christianity and Islam.
Some prominent Middle Eastern Historical Fiction Books are:
- The Dweller in Truth by Naguib Mahfouz
- Pharaoh by Boles A aw Prusin
- Exodus, The Haj , Mitla Pass by Leon Uris
- Ten Thousand Lovers by Edeet Ravel
• Book of the Lion by Michael Cadnum
• Blood Red Horse by K.M.Grant
• The Beduin's Gazelle by Frances Temple
• Pharaoh's Daughter by Julius Lester
• Casting the God Adrift by Geraldine McCaughrean
• Masada : The Last Fortress by Gloria D.Miklowitz
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Middle Eastern Historical Fiction books continues and reading them holds the interest of the readers giving them more information about the history of the region.
