A unique and exciting introduction to the genre and craft of historical fiction, for curious students, aspiring authors--anyone with a passion for the past. Read classics of the genre, encounter bestselling writers of historical fiction, and discover your own historical archive while interacting with a global community of interested readers.

Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

Instructor: Bruce Holsinger
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Reviewed on Sep 10, 2015
A very interesting course. Only negative thing is that some of the authors are not very good at leading a lecture, and seem to stumble in their words a lot.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022
Exceptional lead instructor and guest speakers. Added tremendously to my knowledge of the genre, even though I am an author of historical fiction with a PhD in History.
Reviewed on May 24, 2025
This was the most interesting online course I have ever taken. It was a wealth of knowledge and I look forward to going over the syllabus and course notes, and reading the works of the authors.
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