With books that are history like such as House of the Dragon coming out, a common comment I see is that these fiction books are often inspired by historical events. I haven't read any historical books beyond the dry history text books of high school and community college. Are there any books that mimic that "fantasy" type writing style that I know and love, but on true events? I'm trying to be interested in non-fiction, or non-fiction fiction (if that's a thing?).

I see the recommendeds, but I'm not sure if what I'm seeking is truly in there, or if I'm asking for far too much :)