Historical Fiction is one of my favourite genres. I love how authors can take a bit of history and add a bit of flourish to it, making a story that could be believable. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll add them to my goodreads. If you're getting into historical fiction, there are four series I want to recommend to you then. One is about Genghis Khan, the other about Julius Caesar, another about King Arthur and Camelot (well more about his ancestors and how he came to be), and the last is about William Wallace. So first, check out Jack Whyte (he lives in Winfield) - His series A Dream of Eagles is my favourite series ever. It's about King Arthur. Next check out "The Guardian". It's about William Wallace and surprisingly interesting. Nothing like Braveheart at all haha.
Next author to check out is Conn Iggulden. He's the one that writes about Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan. Man does he spin a tale. I think one was called the Conqueror Series (the Genghis one) and the other was called...I actually don't remember.
Just read them. You won't regret it.