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Originally Posted by darryl
Books which make no effort at historical accuracy are disappointing to those who believe that this is an essential element of the genre. Books not doing this may still be enjoyable as fantasy, though perhaps not be chosen. Having picked them expecting such accuracy, it would be hard not to be disappointed.
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Yes, that's exactly my view of the matter, too. I have an expectation (however unreasonable some may consider that to be!) that historical fiction will accurately reflect the historical period in which it's set.