Historical fiction fan trying to read non-fiction

[Meduse]

I love History and inhale well written historical fiction but feel from time to time I would like to read factual history books or biographies.
I tend to struggle though as I read fast and so times get bogged down in the detail trying to get to the storyline
Am I alone here? do any of you find a way of keeping both fiction and non-fiction going or have any books they recommend? I'm currently trying to read Antonua Frasers book about the Gunpowder Plot

[MeredithLogue]

Two words.....Alison Weir!

[StressheadMcGee]

I'm currently reading Ron Chernow's Alexander Hamilton biography. It's huge but really well written (and it was the inspiration for Hamilton which I'm desperate to go and see!)

[Tournesol]

I absolutely loved Mary S. Lovell'so non fiction bio of The Mitford Girls. It covers fascinating era of history but reads like a novel as the sisters really come to life in her writing.

[ButtfaceMiscreant]

Seconding Alison Weir. Her histories are so well-researched and (most of the time) she writes without bias.

[nodogsinthebedroom]

William Dalrymple!

[Meduse]

Thank you! I will go and seek out your suggestions

[fatowl]

Another recommendation for Alison weir.

I enjoyed Marc Morris book on Edward I as well

[CoteDAzur]

Into Thin Air

The Worst Journey In The World

[Tealdeal747]

Jean Plaidy.

[lucydogz]

Sarah Gristwood is also very good