A story that takes place either during the American Revolution or the American Civil War. All works of historical fiction are limited to these two topics. Why else would we have so many books about these two wars?
Student: Was "All Quiet on the Western Front" historical fiction?
Teacher: Nah, no one was wearing period clothing.
Teacher: Nah, no one was wearing period clothing.
by Minhdzuy November 27, 2010
Historical fiction
When people claim things that are historically incorrect. Example: Palestinian people existed before the 1960s, which is historical fiction.