SUBJECT GUIDES
The Historical Novel Society offers guides to assist those interested in historical fiction. You'll find here information on a variety of subjects useful for historical research, as well as information on the writing and publishing process.
Medieval Weapons and Warfare: Research Sources
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Early Medieval (through 1337)Late Medieval (1337-1485)Military
BY B.J. SEDLOCK A scan of the Historical Novels Review shows that there are fewer historical novels set in the Middle Ages than those set in more recent centuries. But authors and readers with a passion for medieval times may... Read More
Research Sources on Disability in History
Are you contemplating including a character with a disability in your next historical novel? If you need to research how people with disabilities were treated in the past, here are some books and websites that can get you started and... Read More
18th and 19th Century Foodways in North America
BY B.J. SEDLOCK Characters in novels set in the 18th and 19th centuries have to eat, so historical novelists may want to do research on foodways of that era. I’ll limit this list to North America, due to a wealth... Read More
A Tasty Morsel: An Offering for Last Kingdom Fans
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10th-century9th CenturyEarly Medieval (through 1337)Historical Novels ReviewInterviewViking
WRITTEN BY GORDON O’SULLIVAN Some news to get fans of Bernard Cornwell’s Last Kingdom series salivating: its hero Uhtred has returned from feasting in Valhalla! Uhtred’s Feast (HarperCollins, 2023) is a historical cookbook from American chef Suzanne Pollak, mixed with... Read More
From Page to Stage to Screen: The Upcoming HNS UK 2024 Conference
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WRITTEN BY TRACEY WARR AND KATHERINE MEZZACAPPA The next HNS UK conference takes place at Dartington Hall, Devon, 6–8 September 2024. The team of volunteer organisers is Tracey Warr, Richard Lee, Katherine Mezzacappa and Rebekah Simmers. “I was thrown in... Read More
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