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- 51 Three Hundred Years of Tang Dynasty: Rise and Fall (Complete in 7 Volumes) 大唐兴衰三百年（全7册） This series tells the story of the three centuries of the Tang dynasty, from 607 to 907. Drawing on official histories and classic historical works such as the Old Book of Tang, the New Book of Tang, the Record of the Founding of the Great Tang, and the Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance, it uses time as its framework and the key figures and events that shaped history as its focus. Told in a witty, humorous style, it offers a sweeping portrait of the lives of the Tang dynasty's twenty-one 3kReads9.5Score674Shelves
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History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪
He may have been the best “actor” among the founding emperors in Chinese history. In 960 CE, a carefully orchestrated “forced enthronement” at Chenqiao Station propelled Zhao Kuangyin from a general of the Later Zhou into the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. Over drinks, he stripped the founding generals of their military power; amid the shadows of an axe and candlelight, the mystery surrounding his bizarre death remains unsolved to this day. Some call him a wise ruler who ended the chaos o
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History That'll Make You Laugh 笑翻文史
A one-of-a-kind approach to telling stories about history and literature, a “Swiss Army knife” for broadening your knowledge and enriching your inner life. History itself is a master storyteller. Come on, let's listen to five thousand years of stories!
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- 54 Passing Myself Off as a Tang: Wowing the World and Aiding Zhenguan 冒姓大唐：技惊天下助贞观 Real historical events and figures are woven into the story, bringing to life the grandeur and pulse of the Zhenguan era. From papermaking, soapmaking, and composting to water-powered machinery and improved weapons, each step faithfully recreates the Tang dynasty's path of technological innovation. Watch a tech enthusiast use “frivolous tricks and gadgets” to spar with censors, charm generals, and match wits with famous ministers, bringing a refreshingly unconventional flair to the Zhenguan cour 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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Learn the Art of War with Sun Wu 跟着孙武学打仗
After being persecuted by political enemies, Sun Wu left Qi for Wu and lived in seclusion on Mount Luofu. Wu Zixu recognized him and visited Mount Luofu seven times before persuading him to join King Helü of Wu. As Chu repeatedly harassed the border and fighting continued, Sun Wu instituted the Zhao land-tax system to strengthen the state. He and Wu Zixu divided their forces to wear down the Chu army, and, with the help of Cai and Tang, finally set the conflict between Wu and Chu in motion. The
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I'm in the Spring and Autumn Period, and I Really Don't Want to Transmigrate! 人在春秋，我真的不想穿越啊！
Other people are overjoyed when they transmigrate. When it happens to Lou Ling, he can only look miserable. The moment he opens his eyes, Lou finds himself in the middle Spring and Autumn period, more than 2,500 years in the past, in an era when food, drink, and clothing are hard to come by, and anyone who isn’t a noble is treated like an insect. This is an age when gentlemen are as refined as jade and unskilled in deceit, and wars between states are governed by countless rules. Watch how Lou Li
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The Complete Collection of History's Hardest Truths to Stomach 历史不忍细看大全集
Step into a forbidden place sealed off by history for a thousand years, and uncover strange tales and secrets no one has ever told you! Did you know that Kangxi owed his accession to the throne in part to a German? Do you know how hard the princes' daily lives were? Do you know who delivered the most famous flattery in Chinese history? Do you know how many rules governed an emperor's meals? Do you know what the true relationship was between Qin Hui and Yue Fei? Xing Qunlin and Nie Xiaoqing answe
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- 58 The Best Classic Historical Novel Collection (Thirty-One-Book Set) 超值经典历史小说集（全三十一册） These classic Chinese novels have been passed down for hundreds, even thousands, of years. Their plots are captivating and immensely readable. Whenever you pick them up, it's hard to put them down. This collection includes 31 volumes, among them The Sword of Spring and Autumn, The Generals of the Hu Family, The Pearl's Fate, The Sequel to The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, The Chronicles of the Sea Kingdom, and The Secret History of the Five Dynasties. For lovers of classical literature, 1.1kReads9.4Score245Shelves
- 59 The Romance of Sui and Tang (Classic Edition) 隋唐演义（经典版） The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties is a long, episodic novel by Chu Renhuo, a writer of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Combining elements of heroic legend and historical fiction, it consists of twenty volumes and one hundred chapters. Lu Xun believed it was written in the fourteenth year of the Kangxi reign (1675). The earliest surviving printed edition was published by Sixue Caotang in the thirty-fourth year of the Kangxi reign (1695). The book is structured around historical ev 2.6kReads9.6Score116Shelves
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A Journey Through Mountains and Rivers 山水行记
"Not a wish-fulfillment novel, not stupid, and not something to eat with your rice. It’s best enjoyed with a drink. This book is for readers with a long-term mindset. Take your time and savor it, and you’ll find that this novel is as tender as water, like the girl you love, intoxicating you." What seems like an ordinary opening is actually a grand scheme plotted long ago… Guangxi, a rainy night, a dilapidated Taoist temple, and a mystery upon mystery. A helpless young woman encounters a handsome
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The Complete History of the Han Empire (5 Volumes) 大汉帝国全史（全5册）
Another major work of popular history after "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty"! An entertaining, informative, and rigorous introduction to the history of the Han dynasty. The mighty Han dynasty lasted 400 years and shaped the next 2,000! Why did it define the boundaries of Chinese politics and culture for the following 2,000 years? Promoting unity! Boosting the economy! Opening up! Improving people’s livelihoods! Advancing science and technology! The reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing, the Silk Roa
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1,000 Questions on Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代常识1000问
Drawing from the vast ocean of Chinese culture, 1,000 Questions About Ancient Chinese Customs carefully selects a thousand fascinating gems to explain basic knowledge of ancient China in a question-and-answer format. Its wealth of information and beautiful illustrations will make learning a delight as readers enter a world of knowledge.
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A Strategy for the Capital: Securing the Realm 京华策：昭定河山
The score has just been posted and will go up. Read with confidence! I'll put even more care into crafting an even better story from here on! [The female Yama who crawled out of a mountain of corpses in a slave camp will bring down the Nine Heavens] (Tags: Alternate History / No System / Hard-Core Political Intrigue / Epic War / Passionate Female Lead) The day Lin Zhao crawled out of the rotting corpses in the slave camp, she trusted only the blade and spear in her hands. She fought her way th
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- 64 Defying Fate as Wei Wu: Becoming a God of War at Jieting 逆命魏武：从街亭开始当战神 Reborn as Wei Yan, he is branded a traitor from the start! Autumn of the sixth year of Jianxing. The disastrous defeat at Jieting has just happened, and the smoke of battle still hangs in the air. A modern soul opens his eyes to find himself in the body of Wei Yan, a mighty general of the Three Kingdoms! In his hand is a rusty ring-pommeled saber, and behind him stand thirty-seven battered soldiers. Zhuge Liang’s suspicious gaze feels like a thorn in his back, while Yang Yi’s poisonous schemes a 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 65 Luo Tong's Northern Campaign 罗通扫北 Luo Tong Sweeps the North, also known as The Story of the Young Heroes of the Tang, is the first part of The Sequel to The Story of the Tang. In the early Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong leads a campaign against the northern kingdom but falls for the enemy’s empty-fort strategy and is trapped in Muyang City. Cheng Yaojin breaks out to seek reinforcements, while Luo Tong takes up the marshal’s seal and heads north to rescue the emperor. At Huanglong Ridge, however, he is blocked by the northern pri 1.5kReads9.5Score101Shelves
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Demon Slayer of the Frozen Abyss 寒渊诛魔
I'm pleased to recommend my new book, Dustblade Suppresses the Palace Gate. Old friends and new, come join us in a world of wuxia, where the imperial court stands tall and the rivers and lakes stretch far and wide. Ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. They pursue vengeance and justice with abandon, and fight for their homeland and family. Each person pushes forward with all their might for the wishes they hold dear.
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The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录
[Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th
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- 68 EN The House of Dread 诡舍 [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 711.1kReads9.6Score100.9kShelves
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Warring States: Jin's Desperate Counterattack to Reclaim Han, Zhao, and Wei 战国：晋国绝地反击，收复韩赵魏
[This novel is set against the historical backdrop of the Partition of Jin. Familiarity with this event will help you enjoy the story.] [Ancient Warring States setting + rival states vying for supremacy + the Hundred Schools of Thought + political maneuvering + battles of wit and courage + no System + no harem + not for beginners] After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he becomes Ji Jiujiu, the last ruler of Jin. His rise begins with infiltrating the Mohists. He keeps a low pro
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Five Thousand Years of Chinese History (Complete in Four Volumes, Illustrated Edition) 中华上下五千年(全四册)(彩色插图版)
This book selects one brilliant jewel after another from the five-thousand-year history of the Chinese nation. In clear, lively language, it invites young readers to explore unforgettable moments from the past: the beautiful and mysterious legends of ancient times, the rivalries among states during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the dazzling glories of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the stirring tales of heroes, great leaders, and people of noble spirit. As readers listen to
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The Book of Gao Cheng 高澄书
Those who mind transmigration or changes to the historical timeline should proceed with caution. The path of a brilliant young prodigy to becoming a powerful minister, and the king of memes at the end of Eastern Wei. He was said to be brilliant, yet also lecherous by nature. He was said to be resourceful, yet far too arrogant and domineering. He lived recklessly, but was too careless, and died at the hands of his own kitchen servant! After “I, I, the emperor, am a dog’s foot!” all that remained
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- 72 The Complete Biography of Yue Fei (Two-Volume Set) 岳飞全传（全二册） Set against the historical backdrop of the Song-Jin conflict during the transition between the Northern and Southern Song dynasties, this book follows three main storylines: Yue Fei's resistance against the Jin, the Song court's flight south, and the rise of the Jin dynasty. It offers a sweeping portrayal of the epic war between Song and Jin, bringing to life such vivid and compelling figures as Yue Fei, Qin Hui, Zhao Gou, Wushu, and Nianhan. It also vividly depicts the lives and fates of ordina 51Reads9.1Score—Shelves
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Every Inch of Ground Must Be Fought For: The Volunteers Launch the Battle of Shangganling 寸土必争：志愿军发起上甘岭战役
This book covers the opening of the Battle of Shangganling, the Volunteer Army's initial loss of a position, orders sent from battalion headquarters to the front line, the Volunteer Army's nighttime counterattack, its decision to yield not an inch of ground, the fierce back-and-forth struggle between both sides, a clever strike against the enemy's artillery spotters, and the emergence of many heroes whose deeds are worthy of song and tears.
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A Half-Hour Cartoon Guide to Chinese History: Economics 半小时漫画中国史：经济篇
A new release in the Half-Hour Comics series! See history through the lens of economics! Look at history through economics, and before you know it, you’ll see the patterns behind historical change! Did Duke Huan of Qi become hegemon thanks to a trade war? Did Emperor Wu of Han fund his wars by taking away merchants’ livelihoods? No dry theories or hard-to-understand jargon. Laugh your way through an economic take on the historical patterns behind the rise and fall of Chinese dynasties! Half-Hour
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- 75 Regrets of History 历史的遗憾 The Regrets of History combines history and literature, using clear, logical prose to tell the stories of famous historical figures and objectively recreate some of history’s most lamentable events. Drawing on works such as Zizhi Tongjian and Records of the Grand Historian, the author strives to reconstruct the facts and explore little-known stories about historical figures. The book also offers a thorough analysis of important events, seeking to present history as it really was. While respectin 1.9kReads9.0Score550Shelves
- 76 The Rise and Fall of the Han Dynasty’s Four Hundred Years 大汉王朝兴衰四百年 This book carefully selects the major historical events that took place during the reigns of the twenty-six emperors who officially ruled the Han Dynasty over its four-hundred-year history. It is divided into three parts: the Western Han, Eastern Han, and Three Kingdoms periods, with 36 chapters on the Western Han, 30 on the Eastern Han, and 34 on the Three Kingdoms. It details the major turning points of each period and their influence on later generations. The Han Dynasty was one of the most h 12.4kReads9.6Score592Shelves
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Some Groundbreaking Insights into World War II 对二战的一些突破性认知
Our exploration of history should not stop at learning about historical events. We should also examine history through the theoretical lens of Marxist dialectical materialism. This book represents a breakthrough, though only in the sense that it is a personal breakthrough for me. It does not aim to recount the Second World War in its entirety. Instead, it offers theoretical analyses of several important events, asking, in other words, “Why?” Please point out any mistakes.
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- 78 Winning Hearts Is the Key: Zhao Kuangyin 攻心为上赵匡胤 At its heart, every strategy is an insight into the human mind! Open this book and discover how Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, used psychological warfare to establish the three-hundred-year Song dynasty! Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, was not only the founding emperor of the Song dynasty, but also an unrivaled master of psychological warfare. Whether in the Chenqiao Mutiny or the Banquet Where the Generals Relinquished Their Commands, his brilliant strategies all sprang from his u —Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 79 A General History of China 中国通史 The world-famous writer Cervantes said, “History gives birth to truth; it can withstand time and preserve old tales and past events. It is a record of ancient times, a warning for the present, and a lesson for future generations.” History is a mirror that records the successes and failures, prosperity and decline, triumphs and tragedies, transitions and renewal of human society. It also foreshadows humanity's future. 26.1kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
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Three Kingdoms: Starting with Cao Cao's System, I Destroy Jin and Revive Wei 三国：开局曹贼系统，灭晋兴魏
“The spirit of Jian'an still lives today, and the legacy of Emperor Wu will endure forever!” In the tenth year of Zhengshi, the Three Kingdoms struggle was nearing its end. Cao Lin, who had transmigrated here by chance, was astonished to find himself at the heart of the storm. At home, General-in-Chief Cao Shuang was spectacularly sabotaging his own family, while outside, Grand Tutor Sima Yi was sharpening his blades... Watch as the young scion of the Cao family eliminates threats within, restor
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Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Become a Tyrant 大明：让你上吊，没让你当暴君
[Political intrigue + scheming protagonist + satisfying read + no System + one heroine] Transmigrated into the body of the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, with less than half a year until the Jiashen Incident. Huang Taiji is about to take a detour through Mongolia, breach the Great Wall, and threaten the capital! What? You say the treasury is empty and we can't fight back? Don't panic. Let me kill a few ministers first and scrape together some money! What? You say Li Zicheng has rebelled
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1,000 Questions About Chinese History 中国历史1000问
Descendants of Yan and Huang, let us open the pages of history, brush away the dust of time, and seek the historic footprints of our founding ancestors as they forged a path for the Chinese nation to survive and thrive! Arranged chronologically, this book begins with prehistoric civilizations in ancient times and continues through the end of 2010. It covers a longer span of time than any comparable book, which is its first distinguishing feature. Second, like other books of its kind, it selects
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The Legendary Han Xin, the Greatest General of All Time 千古第一将韩信之千古传奇
Han Xin was born a beggar, so where did he learn his astonishing military strategies? Where did he master such superb swordsmanship? How did he win every battle without a single defeat? Why were his victories so decisive, with large-scale clashes against his opponents so rare? How were his battlefield instincts and judgments so precise? This book recounts every one of Han Xin’s legendary exploits in detail.
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- 84 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History: The Classic Original Edition 中华上下五千年（经典原版） This book traces the development of Chinese civilization across five thousand years of history, from Pangu creating the world and Yu the Great controlling the floods, through Qin Shi Huang’s unification of China, to the Ming and Qing dynasties and modern times. It covers key eras such as the contending philosophies of the pre-Qin period and the prosperous Han and Tang dynasties. Concise accounts highlight the connections between historical events and figures, offering a clear overview of the bas 33.3kReads9.6Score3.9kShelves
- 85 A History of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 五代十国史 A focused analysis of the briefest and most chaotic period of division in Chinese history. The book reveals how, behind the military men’s grip on power, society struggled to rebuild its order, and how this turmoil gave rise to the civil official politics of the later Song dynasty. A profound study of social transformation and the patterns of power changing hands, it offers a distinctive perspective and rigorous reasoning. 71.1kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves
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The Rise of the Late Ming: A Reborn Man’s Celebration 明末崛起：重生者的狂欢
What should you do after arriving in the late Ming dynasty? The last unified feudal dynasty founded by the Han people was already nearing its end. Productivity was low, there was no industry, most people couldn't even read, and there was a severe imbalance between men and women. The only solution was to give the people land so they could eat their fill, then build schools where children could learn to read and do arithmetic. Next, establish a system that could be continuously improved, rebuild p
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Reborn as King You of Zhou: From the Start, I Killed Bao Si to Consecrate My Banner 重生周幽王，开局杀褒姒祭旗
[A slow-burn tale of farming and development + court intrigue + warlord rivalries + no System + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy] Zhou Chen transmigrates to the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty and becomes the infamous King You of Zhou, Ji Gongsui. He has already been on the throne for six years. The Zhou royal house is in decline, its royal armies have been wiped out, the people are furious, and the feudal lords are ready to make their move. Only five years remain before the Quanrong capture
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- 88 The Yongzheng Dynasty, Volumes One and Two 雍正王朝（上下册） For more than two thousand years, a vast, irreconcilable conflict has existed between the highly centralized system of commanderies and counties and the system of independent farmers. Faced with this contradiction, reform was inevitable. Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng both attempted it throughout history, but only the Yongzheng Emperor succeeded. His forceful reforms, pursued for thirteen years, resolved this conflict. Yet Qianlong, the heir he personally chose, gradually dismantled his new polici 1kReads9.5Score222Shelves
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My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋
I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc
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I Only Want to Be a Eunuch, but You Insist I Become Emperor 我只想做太监，你们非要我当皇帝
[Alternate History + No System + Political Intrigue + Contest for Supremacy] Enter the palace and compete to please the princesses and consorts? With Great Zhou in turmoil, plot your way through court politics and improve life for the people? With the Four Barbarians eyeing the realm hungrily, ride into battle, conquer vast lands, and unite the Nine Provinces? Ning An had gotten ahead of himself. Right now, he was being held down in the castration room, watching helplessly as a sharp knife came
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The Ming Dynasty (2 Volumes) 大明王朝（共2册）
The novel of the hit drama Ming Dynasty 1566, rated 9.5 on Douban, is essential reading for Taiwan’s political circles and a political reference book for Singapore’s cabinet. It is the celebrated work of Liu Heping, screenwriter of Yongzheng Dynasty and author of No War in Peking. Centered on the downfall of the powerful official Yan Song, the book tells the gripping story of a complex anti-corruption campaign in the Ming Dynasty. It uncovers the mystery behind Jiajing, one of the most unconvent
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- 92 Wise Rulers Are Everywhere, Yet You Want Me to Unite the World? 遍地明君，却求我一统天下？ Qin Qiong battles Guan Yu. Xiang Yu takes on Li Yuanba one-on-one. Han Xin deploys his forces against Genghis Khan. Li Xin leads a cavalry charge against the Eight Banners of the Later Jin. None of this should be possible. But when Ying Zheng, Liu Bang, Li Shimin, Zhao Kuangyin, Genghis Khan, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Nurhaci all appear in the same era, it becomes reality. Yet in this era, where even dogs get slapped in the face, the most dazzling figure isn’t one of these legendary wise rulers. It’s J —Reads—Score—Shelves
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My Three Kingdoms Is a Little Wild 我的三国有点猛
Liu Kun, a burned-out office drone working 996, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty. With no System or golden finger, he relies solely on his understanding of people and his strategic skill, from sparking a civil war among the Southern Xiongnu to establishing himself in the Hetao region and rising to power. He forces Dong Zhuo to his death in Chang’an and rebuilds the Han court. Just as he leads his elite troops in sweeping aside the warlords with the speed of a thunderbolt, he discovers tha
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- 94 The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms 东周列国志 More than five hundred years of upheaval in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods unfold in this book! The Zhou royal house declined and the feudal lords rose. The Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period took turns dominating, while the Seven Warring States fought for control of the Central Plains. From the brief hegemony of Duke Zhuang of Zheng to Duke Huan of Qi uniting the feudal lords; from Wu Zixu’s quest for revenge to the battle of wits between Sun Bin and Pang Juan; from 83Reads9.1Score—Shelves
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Great Qin Lies to the West, Rising Like the Sun 西有大秦，如日方升
The blazing sun rose from distant Qin Yi, bringing a new order to this decaying world, where all ritual and morality had collapsed. Qin, a great nation. Even if given another chance, he would still lay the foundation for the unification of all under heaven. And the story all began beneath Beiman Mountain, under a sunset red as fire…
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- 96 This Han Dynasty Is So Fascinating (7-Volume Set) 这个汉朝太有意思了（全7册） This Han Dynasty Was So Interesting begins with Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han dynasty, and covers more than four hundred years of history, ending with Emperor Xian’s abdication. The complete series consists of seven volumes, published in two parts. The first part includes the first four volumes, beginning with the Chu-Han Contention and ending with Wang Mang’s usurpation of the Han. The second part includes the final three volumes, beginning with Liu Xiu’s uprising and ending with Ca 1.2kReads9.5Score274Shelves
- 97 A Hegemony for the Ages 千秋霸业 A true man born between Heaven and Earth should have ambition enough to swallow the world! The sun and moon lose their light, the natural order is overturned, and the Southern Liang and Northern Wei divide the realm between them! This is an age shared by ambitious schemers and master plotters, when heroes and warlords rise one after another! 4.1kReads8.0Score224Shelves
- 98 The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty: Three Hundred Years (7-Book Set) 大唐兴亡三百年（全七册） More entertaining than The Book of Tang, more accessible than Zizhi Tongjian, and more reliable than Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: an addictive, complete history of the Tang dynasty's 300 years. If you want to learn about Tang history, this is all you need! Recommended by the popular book program Luo Ji Thinking! The Tang dynasty was a great era that people have long admired, but its nearly 300 years of tangled history can be daunting. The official histories, The Book of Tang and Zizhi 5.1kReads9.6Score1kShelves
- 99 The Spring and Autumn Annals of the Hua Clan 华氏春秋 Hua Chen, a medical school graduate, was swept back to the Spring and Autumn period by a temporal turbulence. At the time, Qingji was full of ambition and sought to restore the State of Wu; the Three Huan clans of Lu schemed against one another yet still supported one another; Confucius, the Sage, was frustrated and unfulfilled; the master of the Way, Guiguzi, lived in seclusion deep in the mountains; Meng Ying had already married into the State of Chu, while Xi Shi had yet to grow up. In this t —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 100 Random Notes from the Western Capital 西京杂记 The Miscellaneous Records of the Western Capital is an ancient collection of anecdotes about Chang'an, the capital of the Western Han dynasty. It was traditionally attributed to Liu Xin of the Western Han, though later accounts generally credited Ge Hong of the Jin dynasty with compiling it. In six volumes, it gathers court lore, stories about famous figures, local customs and traditions, ingenious crafts, and folk legends from the Han dynasty. Its contents are wide-ranging, and its prose is sim 43Reads7.9Score—Shelves
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