Any Books That Can Teach You Something and Help You Improve Yourself? 有没有看了可以学到知识的，可以提升自己的
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The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师
[A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself.
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The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版
Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl
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Notes from a Taoist Medicine Clinic 道医馆笔记
[All plotlines in this book are fictional and included solely for the purposes of the story. They do not represent real-life views. Please keep that in mind and don't confuse fiction with reality.] After graduating with a master's degree from an ordinary university of traditional Chinese medicine, the protagonist didn't go to work at a hospital. Instead, they joined a Daoist medical clinic and began recording their encounters with strange and baffling illnesses.
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- 4 An Ordinary Doctor Who Heals the World 济世凡医 Seeing color, hearing sound, and taking a pulse with three fingers: a traditional worldview gives rise to traditional medical principles. This story has no supernatural powers or tycoons throwing money around. It is simply a day-by-day account of an ordinary practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine on his path as a doctor, guided by the heartfelt wish to carry on the teachings of the sages. Throughout the long river of history, traditional medicine has protected generations of Chinese people 20.3kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves
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A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Seven Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全七册）
Read comics for half an hour and learn the history of China and the world! This is actually a rigorous, minimalist history of China plus a minimalist world history. From the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and from the Four Great Ancient Civilizations to Europe, Japan, and the United States... Open this book and learn history while laughing until your abs hurt. Half-Hour Comics: Chinese History 1–5: The Spring and Autumn and Warring State
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A Preview of Summer's Heart-Fluttering Agony 心动夏悸预告
A cool-headed CEO who's devoted to her career, a finance-sector young woman who's all about work, a quiet and thoughtful athlete, a lawyer at a legal aid center, an heir to a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, a young heiress ready to go home and inherit the family fortune at any moment, a litigator at a top-tier law firm, a tall and handsome male model, a classical dance performer... A dating reality show featuring ordinary people, a happy ending, and a sweet ensemble story w
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- 7 Learn to Unlock Your Brain with Ease 教你轻松掌握大脑开窍术 Do you keep getting stuck on problems with social relationships, making money, or changing your fate? This book, Teach Yourself to Unlock Your Brain, lays bare the unwritten rules of society. From “you need to understand the Way of Heaven to protect your wealth” to “get benefactors on your side by aligning your interests,” from “steer clear of a weak mindset to hold on to good fortune” to “even swatting a mosquito can teach you how to handle people,” it breaks down practical advice on social tie 1.2kReads—Score210Shelves
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Cultivation Made Me Stupid 修仙修傻了
My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well!
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The Art of the Perfect Reply: Win People Over with Every Word 高情商回话术开口就让人喜欢
High-EQ responses are an art of communication centered on wisdom and empathy. They are not simply a pile of clever lines, but a way of reading someone’s emotions and needs, then conveying sincerity with tactful words to ease awkwardness and foster understanding. Respond to praise with humility to bring people closer; face criticism with self-reflection to show perspective; handle disagreements with empathetic words to find common ground. High-EQ responses respect others’ feelings while expressin
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- 10 Classic Sayings of the Ancestors 老祖宗的经典语录 The classic sayings of our ancestors are like dazzling pearls, their wisdom shining brightly after being polished by the passage of time. Take "Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire," from the Analects. It advocates treating others with empathy: don't force on others what you wouldn't want for yourself. This is a fundamental principle of human relationships, with a lasting influence. "Born in adversity, die in comfort" reminds us to stay alert to danger and strive amid hardship 52Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 Recognizing Your Own Perspective 格局的自我认清 Prologue to The Bigger Picture Life is a boundless voyage, and we are all searching for the way forward. The Bigger Picture is like a lighthouse, illuminating the path to a broader perspective. This book focuses on five key dimensions for broadening your perspective: position, direction, method, pace, and rhythm. No matter where you start, you can accurately understand your position, like locating your coordinates on a vast star map; find the right direction, like setting the correct sails on a 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads6.4Score164Shelves
- 13 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 115Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Don't Be Too Honest 做人不要太老实 In real life, don't be too honest and accommodating. Honesty is a virtue, but taken too far, it can leave you in a difficult position. People who are too accommodating often don't know how to say no. When faced with unreasonable demands, they force themselves to agree, leaving themselves exhausted and risking that others will take them for granted. At work, they quietly take on a heavy workload but don't know how to showcase their achievements, so promotion opportunities often go to people who k 121Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Life Lessons That Cut to the Bone 人生感悟，句句入骨 To get along in life, you need to know how to handle people and be emotionally intelligent. When you speak, you need to know what to say and how to say it well. Life is full of pitfalls, so be tactful. Words can trip you up at every turn, so say what people want to hear if you want a chance. 914Reads—Score130Shelves
- 17 Success Is 30% Doing and 70% Speaking: The Art of Communication 三分靠做七分靠说，说话的艺术 The idea that "success is 30 percent doing and 70 percent talking" is profoundly reflected in many areas of life. It does not belittle the importance of taking action. Rather, it emphasizes the crucial role that expression and communication play on the road to success. In the business world, an excellent product or service is certainly important. But if its value and advantages are not communicated effectively to consumers, it may well be overlooked by the market. In that case, "talking" become 248Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书，人生游戏通关指南
A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g
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- 19 Contemplation on Returning to the Source 妄尽还源观 A book that reveals the truth about the universe and life. This is a book that helps you know yourself, attain insight into yourself, realize your true nature, and awaken. It can help all those with the right karmic connections. The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her 2.8kReads8.6Score338Shelves
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The Art of High-EQ Socializing 高情商社交术
My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well!
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- 21 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 Learn to Speak Well, Keep Your Emotional Intelligence on Point 学会说话，情商在线 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Grand Princess from Ancient Times Is a Science Prodigy in the Modern World 古穿今，长公主她理科超神
[Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration + System + Top Student + Strengthening the Nation] In her previous life, Chen Lingying needed only three thousand light cavalry to strike down the enemy's commander. The people of Great Zhou called her the Eldest Princess of Chen, with both reverence and fear. When she opened her eyes again, the princess who had stood second to none had become a modern high school girl. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology; The International Mathematical Olympiad, internatio
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- 24 Master Math and Science, and You’ll Thrive Even in Ancient Times 学好数理化，穿到古代也不怕 Oh my god, I transmigrated!!! Thank goodness, my uncle is still here. Where am I? What happened to my long legs? Don’t panic, don’t panic. I found my niece. What’s it like when a confirmed spinster suddenly gets a fiancé she was promised to as a baby? Come on, let’s talk. 1.5kReads9.1Score193Shelves
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The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义
The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la
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The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点
Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and
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- 27 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 149Reads9.4Score—Shelves
- 28 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 135Reads9.2Score—Shelves
- 29 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 52Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 30 King of the Battlefield: The Decisive Edge in the Age of Cold Weapons 战场之王 冷兵器时代的决胜关键 Although guns and cannons rule the modern battlefield, cold weapons are once again catching people's attention thanks to their irreplaceable advantages. They are the true veterans, embodying humanity's deep-seated yearning for iron and blood! The appeal of weapons goes beyond killing. It lies in the stories of blood and tears hidden behind the killing, and in every warrior who stands on the battlefield with a sword or knife in hand! History is no fairy tale. Where will the stories of cold weapon 20Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 31 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 71Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆
Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc
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Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版）
This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero
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Chinese Geography in Half an Hour 半小时漫画中国地理
The Half-Hour Cartoon team, led by Chen Lei (aka Hunzi Ge), uses witty language and hand-drawn comics to explain the geography of China's 34 provincial-level administrative regions clearly and simply. It's easy to understand if you imagine all of China as one “classroom”! Tibet is the art class representative: it wears traditional robes, rides yaks, and knows how to paint. Qinghai is the classroom administrator: it can deliver water, make noodles, and produce minerals. Yunnan is the biology clas
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A Final Wish 临终之愿
[Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective]
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The Hilarious Illustrated Guide to the Tao Te Ching 道德经爆笑讲解版
The Dao De Jing, Explained in Hilarious Fashion
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Embracing You at the End of the Equation 在方程式尽头拥抱你
Reason and emotion intertwine, as mathematics collides with literature. When a brilliant, aloof math student meets a warm and healing girl from the literature department, two utterly different souls find their everyday lives intersecting on an urban campus, composing a heartwarming love song about growing up. “...She did something mathematicians couldn't: she made love tangible, something you could taste and cry over. In this book, mathematics isn't a collection of cold symbols, but a warm meta
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My Brother and I Both Transmigrated 我和哥哥都穿越了
[Powerful hero humbles himself + Both leads are each other’s only one] You returned from a faraway place, your smile unchanged, as though it still carried the sweet fragrance of plum blossoms. I asked you, “The climate and customs there can’t have been very pleasant, can they?” But you answered calmly, “Wherever my heart finds peace is my home.” Zhang Heng looked at her intently and said, “Yuer, your tears are more precious to me than anything.” “Every drop feels like blood from my own heart.”
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- 39 Starry Rain and Serene Orchids 星雨幽兰 [Both leads are devoted to each other + wealthy families + school life + friendship] After weathering countless storms and looking back through the river of time, we finally realize that the beauty of youth has quietly slipped away. He walked up to her and asked softly, “When did you get back?” Lan Ying looked up at Ruan Xingyi, as if she were back in high school, when she used to look up at him just like this. We can never have youth and experience it at the same time. That is why we are always 45Reads—Score—Shelves
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One Sentence from Me, and a Death Row Inmate Walks Free 我一句话，死刑犯在法庭无罪释放
[System + lawyer + livestreaming + Madman Zhang San + no heroine + no romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + face-slapping + no logic. Short dramas have been released in multiple versions in China and overseas.] Xue Shen, an intern lawyer earning 2,000 yuan a month, unlocks the Ultimate Lawyer System from the start and takes the legal world by storm, shocking the globe! With his cheat ability Suspect A: “I killed someone.” Xue Shen: “You’re innocent.” Later, the truth comes out: the suspect rea
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- 41 The Harshest Test Setter in History 史上最狠出题人 [Adapted into a short drama] He's elementary school students' worst nightmare, the most deviously cruel exam setter in the world! One test paper wiped out 140,000 students in Jiangcheng, while a single question made 200,000 students in Huicheng cry! Every student who has ever taken Qin Ye's exams is left with a hundred thousand questions in their head. What color was Daji's bellyband? Did Qin Shi Huang circle the pillar clockwise or counterclockwise? This is a Chinese exam, so why are you asking 5.7kReads9.3Score792Shelves
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Don't Mess with This Hothead! Even the Class Monitor Has to Kneel! 别惹这刺头！班长来了也得跪！
[Military Action]+ [Hotheaded Soldier King]+ [Extreme Training]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [One Female Lead]+ [Special Forces]+ [Action-Packed Power Fantasy] “As the youngest recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal in history, Wu Yingxiong, can you tell us how you went from being a ‘problem soldier’ to a role model for the entire military?” “Get punished more.” “Do you mean you should actively seek out extreme pressure, treat every punishment as a valuable opportunity to strengthen your wil
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Apprenticed to the Tang Dynasty’s King of Medicine 我给大唐药王当学徒
Chen Mo, a student at a modern university of Chinese medicine, is a cocky guy who peppers every sentence with scientific jargon. After trying out a “miracle” remedy he concocted, he accidentally transmigrates to the Tang dynasty and becomes an apprentice to the medicine king, Sun Simiao. He tries to explain Tang-era medicine using modern medical concepts like “microorganisms” and “antibiotics,” causing one ridiculous mishap after another. Yet amid all the banter and bickering, he and Sun Simiao
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Xiang Bei's Sales Notebook: Unconventional Sales Techniques 向北的销售笔记：非主流销售技巧
Lin Xiangbei had worked in sales for five years. When he was transferred to this electronics shop on the mall’s basement level, nobody took him seriously. The manager, Old Liu, was getting ready to retire; veteran employee Li Lei had been lying flat for three years; and the new hire, Xiaomeng, had been there for just two weeks and already wanted to leave. Nobody knew that Lin Xiangbei carried a worn, faded notebook everywhere he went. It was filled with the pitfalls he had encountered, the deals
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Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记
How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one.
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- 46 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.2kReads9.5Score100Shelves
- 47 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪（白话版） Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 48 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 5.1kReads9.5Score229Shelves
- 49 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 5Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 50 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 22Reads9.2Score—Shelves
