Top 10 Tuesday: Historical Settings

Bloggers & fellow readers! It is Tuesday so you know that means we are up for another Top Ten Tuesday hosted by The Broke and The Bookish. This week's theme is to either discuss your favorite historical setting or those you would like to see more of and/or your favorite futuristic setting or those you would like to see more of. I decided to go with my top 10 favorite historical settings. Let me know some of your favorites in the comment box below! 

• Ancient Greece: This time in history is filled with so many unique attributes from individuals to architecture to customs. I love when an author can incorporate the history of Ancient Rome into their writing. 

• Ancient Egypt: I solely chose this one because of the history of ancient gods and individuals like Cleopatra and King Tut. 

• Tudor England: King Henry the VIII has to be one of the most fascinating historical figures in English History. His weakness for women is simply captivating. 

• Ancient Africa: Africa is often depicted has a poor continent in dire need, but I love when writers focus on the rich history of Africa; the time when it was ruled by kings and queens. 

• Colonial America: Okay so don't ask my why, but for some reason I absolutely love colonial history in America. It's just something about it that I found extremely intriguing. Living in South Carolina has given me the opportunity to see a lot historical aspects of this time period. 

• Ancient China: I find the dynasty's of Chinese history to be particularly interesting especially any type of literature that focuses on or takes a look at the custom of foot-binding. 

• 19th Century Japan: I'm very specific about this time period because it chronicles the height of the Geisha tradition. If you have ever read Memoirs of a Geisha you will completely understand my fascination with this cultural tradition. 

• Civil Rights-Era: Need I say more? This time in history is filled with so much rich information that I hardly am capable of staying away from an author that utilizes this as a backdrop to their novel. 

• 1920's America: One of my most favorite times in history! The roaring 20's. Novels like The Great Gatsby & The Diviners have brought me to absolutely love this historical setting.

•  The Victorian Era: Last, but definitely not least this era of history has me sold just on clothing alone. I mean we're talking about a time that included authors like Dickens, the Bronte sisters, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Appreciation is especially awarded to authors who have a setting in the Victorian Era that specially focuses on a particular boarding school.