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Military fantasy & science fiction
The War Shelf
Military fantasy and science fiction: where to start and what to read next.
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47 books
Military Fantasy Books
Soldiers, sieges, mercenaries and the classics.
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28 books
Military Science Fiction Books
From Starship Troopers to Honor Harrington.
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35 books
Flintlock Fantasy: The Complete Guide
Muskets, cannon and magic.
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10 books
Pike-and-Shot Fantasy Books
Pikes, early muskets and the Thirty Years' War.
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23 books
Grimdark Fantasy Books
Soldiers and wars without the reassurance.
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22 books
Warhammer 40K Books
Which Black Library novel to read first.
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Cadia StandsJustin D. Hill 
First and OnlyDan Abnett 
Iron CompanyChris Wraight 
Mistborn: The Final EmpireBrandon Sanderson 
The Name of the WindPatrick Rothfuss 
Red RisingPierce Brown Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the ImperiumSandy Mitchell Guns of the DawnAdrian Tchaikovsky 
Double EagleDan Abnett Hawkwood's VoyagePaul Kearney EisenhornDan Abnett 
His Majesty's DragonNaomi Novik Essays