The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time

Which are the very best historical novels? Which are the classics of the

genre? If you were marooned on a desert island, which one historical novel

would you want to have with you?

Please help us in compiling our list of the very best historical novels by

telling us about your favourite book.

We've been asking for nominations for some time, and already have hundreds.

View the list up to March 2002 here. For nominations after March 2002, see

below.