Eagles of the Empire vs History of the Russian State in Novels
Two historical fiction series side by side, straight from the catalog data: Eagles of the Empire is the longer series (22 books vs 18 books); History of the Russian State in Novels is the more recent one, starting in 2014. There's no wrong answer — pick the shape that fits your reading appetite, and Shelfmark will keep your place in either (no account needed).
| Statistic | Eagles of the Empire | History of the Russian State in Novels |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Simon Scarrow | Boris Akunin |
| Books | 22 | 18 |
| Published | 2000–2023 | 2014–2024 |
| Books per year | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Start with | Under the Eagle (2000) | Prince Cranberry (2014) |
| Reading order | Full Eagles of the Empire order → | Full History of the Russian State in Novels order → |
Numbers come from the Shelfmark catalog (Wikidata + Open Library). "Books per year" is catalogued books divided by the publication span — a rough cadence, not a quality score.