James Michener
James Michener was an American author whose enormously long research-driven novels covering the entire history of specific locations, from Hawaii to Poland to Texas, became a unique and massively popular genre. His books sold tens of millions of copies and introduced readers worldwide to different cultures and histories.
Works
- HawaiiEpic historical fiction spanning centuries of Hawaiian history and cultural change
- CentennialEpic historical fiction exploring Colorado's settlement and transformation over centuries
- The SourceEpic historical fiction spanning millennia tracing civilization near the Holy Land
- ChesapeakeEpic historical fiction chronicling the Chesapeake region's history and heritage
- Tales of the South PacificHistorical fiction collection set in the South Pacific during World War II
- The CovenantEpic historical fiction exploring South Africa's history and cultural complexity