Historical Fiction Recommendations by George R.R. Martin

1.
The Accursed Kings Series: The Iron King / The Strangled Queen / The Poisoned Crown (The Accursed Kings #1-3)
The Accursed Kings Series: The Iron King / The Strangled Queen / The Poisoned Crown (The Accursed Kings #1-3) 4.29 avg rating — 1,812 ratings
2.
The Conquering Family (The Plantagenets, #1)
The Conquering Family (The Plantagenets, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 1,503 ratings
3.
The Iliad
The Iliad
by: Homer
3.92 avg rating — 494,628 ratings
4.
Ironfire
Ironfire 4.30 avg rating — 1,699 ratings
5.
The Last Kingdom (The Saxon Stories, #1)
The Last Kingdom (The Saxon Stories, #1) 4.27 avg rating — 109,088 ratings
6.
Time and Chance (Plantagenets #2; Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine #2)
Time and Chance (Plantagenets #2; Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine #2) 4.30 avg rating — 9,291 ratings
7.
The Black Rose
The Black Rose 4.11 avg rating — 1,397 ratings
8.
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe 3.76 avg rating — 97,931 ratings
8.
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights 3.96 avg rating — 9,953 ratings
10.
The Saracen Blade
The Saracen Blade 3.90 avg rating — 401 ratings
11.
The Egyptian
The Egyptian 4.22 avg rating — 26,977 ratings
12.
The Silver Chalice
The Silver Chalice 4.11 avg rating — 4,443 ratings
13.
The Given Day (Coughlin #1)
The Given Day (Coughlin #1) 4.07 avg rating — 28,125 ratings
13.
Warriors of the Storm (The Saxon Stories, #9)
Warriors of the Storm (The Saxon Stories, #9) 4.42 avg rating — 24,819 ratings
15.
1356 (The Grail Quest, #4)
1356 (The Grail Quest, #4) 4.14 avg rating — 15,461 ratings
16.
The White Company
The White Company 3.89 avg rating — 4,712 ratings
16.
The Pagan Lord (The Saxon Stories, #7)
The Pagan Lord (The Saxon Stories, #7) 4.36 avg rating — 29,954 ratings
18.
The Bruce Trilogy: The Steps to the Empty Throne / The Path of the Hero King / The Price of the King's Peace (Robert the Bruce, #1-3)
The Bruce Trilogy: The Steps to the Empty Throne / The Path of the Hero King / The Price of the King's Peace (Robert the Bruce, #1-3) 4.34 avg rating — 1,050 ratings
18.
The Last Kingdom Books 1-8
The Last Kingdom Books 1-8 4.65 avg rating — 583 ratings
20.
The Flame Bearer (The Saxon Stories, #10)
The Flame Bearer (The Saxon Stories, #10) 4.43 avg rating — 23,477 ratings
21.
Sword Song (The Saxon Stories, #4)
Sword Song (The Saxon Stories, #4) 4.32 avg rating — 44,305 ratings
22.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood 4.07 avg rating — 66,313 ratings
22.
The Red Queen
The Red Queen 3.82 avg rating — 76,900 ratings
24.
The Burning Land (The Saxon Stories, #5)
The Burning Land (The Saxon Stories, #5) 4.31 avg rating — 40,006 ratings
25.
Flashman (The Flashman Papers, #1)
Flashman (The Flashman Papers, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 15,646 ratings
25.
Death of Kings (The Saxon Stories, #6)
Death of Kings (The Saxon Stories, #6) 4.31 avg rating — 33,169 ratings
27.
The Empty Throne (The Saxon Stories, #8)
The Empty Throne (The Saxon Stories, #8) 4.38 avg rating — 27,242 ratings
28.
The King's Grey Mare
The King's Grey Mare 3.83 avg rating — 382 ratings
28.
War Lord (The Saxon Stories, #13)
War Lord (The Saxon Stories, #13) 4.60 avg rating — 15,015 ratings