This book and its complement (American Historical Fiction) fill a gap in the bibliographic reference shelf by identifying historical novels for both adult and young adult readers. "World Historical Fiction" contains over 6,000 novels set outside the U.S.. The newest titles, as well as old favorites, are covered and books that are appropriate for young adults are indicated. Each volume is indexed by author, title, genre, subject, and geographic setting for ease of reference.
This book and its complement (American Historical Fiction) fill a gap in the bibliographic reference shelf by identifying historical novels for both adult and young adult readers. "World Historical Fiction" contains over 6,000 novels set outside the U.S.. The newest titles, as well as old favorites, are covered and books that are appropriate for young adults are indicated. Each volume is indexed by author, title, genre, subject, and geographic setting for ease of reference.
Preface
Sample Entry
Acknowledgments
Main Entry Section
Prehistory and the Ancient World
Roman Empire to AD 476
Europe
The British Isles
Africa
Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica
Canada
China
India, Tibet, Burma, Ceylon, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
Israel and Arab Countries
Japan
Korea
South and Central America and the Caribbean
Thailand, Cambodia, and Maylasia
Vietnam
Appendixes
Indexes
LYNDA G. ADAMSON, Ph.D., is professor of English and chair of
the English Department at Prince Georges Community College in
Largo, MD, near Washington, DC. She has received her college's
Faculty Senate Excellence Award for Teaching and is a member of the
International Research Society for Childrens Literature. She is the
author of several articles and books, including A Reference Guide
to Historical Fiction for Children and Young Adults
creating the Past
terature Connections to American History, K-6
terature Connections to American History, 7-12
terature Connections to World History, K-6
terature Connections to World History, 7-12
d Notable Women in World History: A Guide to Recommended
Biographies and Autobiographies.
?Not only is this a good reference source, it is fun to browse.
Highly recommended for both public and academic
libraries.?-CHOICE
?One of World Historical Fiction's greatest strengths is its
logical organization....Recommended for high school and public
libraries.?-Education Libraries
?Reading through listings for entire historical periods is both
possible and enjoyable....The book passed a number of pre-arranged
tests I had established.?-Solander
?Recommended for libraries that serve avid readers of historical
fiction.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
?These books may be the most comprehensive guide to historical
fiction available to teachers and librarians. Both books are
logically organized and readable; even novice researchers will have
little difficulty tracking down suitable historical
titles.?-VOYA
?This is an excellent addition to the readers' advisory collections
for public, secondary, and academic libraries as well as a good
resource for teachers who use fiction in teaching world
history.?-ARBA
"Not only is this a good reference source, it is fun to browse.
Highly recommended for both public and academic
libraries."-CHOICE
"One of World Historical Fiction's greatest strengths is its
logical organization....Recommended for high school and public
libraries."-Education Libraries
"Reading through listings for entire historical periods is both
possible and enjoyable....The book passed a number of pre-arranged
tests I had established."-Solander
"Recommended for libraries that serve avid readers of historical
fiction."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"This is an excellent addition to the readers' advisory collections
for public, secondary, and academic libraries as well as a good
resource for teachers who use fiction in teaching world
history."-ARBA
"These books may be the most comprehensive guide to historical
fiction available to teachers and librarians. Both books are
logically organized and readable; even novice researchers will have
little difficulty tracking down suitable historical titles."-VOYA
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