Book Recommendation: <em>The History of the Franks</em> by Gregory of Tours
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So you're writing that sweeping historical novel full of war and political intrigue, and you maybe need some inspiration. Where better to turn than to history books? Only problem is that they can be a bit dry, and at times the forced impartiality ("I must present this as facts uncoloured by my opinion!") can make the prose frustratingly ambiguous. Then there's the whole "history is written by the victor" thing. The phrase reveals the difficulties readers face when approaching historical writing. Not to mention, it's practically impossible to write about a historical event in a completely detached way without it sounding like a recipe.
Book Recommendation: <em>The History of the Franks</em> by Gregory of Tours
Book Recommendation: <em>The History of the…
Book Recommendation: <em>The History of the Franks</em> by Gregory of Tours
So you're writing that sweeping historical novel full of war and political intrigue, and you maybe need some inspiration. Where better to turn than to history books? Only problem is that they can be a bit dry, and at times the forced impartiality ("I must present this as facts uncoloured by my opinion!") can make the prose frustratingly ambiguous. Then there's the whole "history is written by the victor" thing. The phrase reveals the difficulties readers face when approaching historical writing. Not to mention, it's practically impossible to write about a historical event in a completely detached way without it sounding like a recipe.