Any Books That Could Help a Second-Year Middle Schooler Study History? 有没有对初二学历史有用的书？

1. 1 中 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Lü Simei吕思勉Historical357k WordsCompleted 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

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   The problem has entered my comfort zone.

2. 2 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Five Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全五册） Er Hunzi二混子Historical149k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and master three thousand years of history, with a crystal-clear timeline you can recite backward as soon as you finish. Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with impressive clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like a classroom; the Qin dynasty burned brightly and died young; the Three Kingdoms era came down to three great battles; the chaotic Wei and Jin period was full of oddbal 2.3kReads9.6Score555Shelves

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   Easy to understand, rich in content

3. 3 半 Half-Hour Comics: A History of China, Volume 5 半小时漫画中国史5 Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical34k WordsCompleted The grand finale of Chinese history! You’ll be laughing right up until the Qing Dynasty falls! Read this comic for half an hour and learn five thousand years of history. Discover the past through cartoons and join a new wave of history lovers. With nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Chen Lei, aka Hunzi Ge, lays out the broad sweep of Ming and Qing history. Most Ming emperors couldn’t escape a three-front struggle: against foreign enemies, corrupt ministers, and internal rebellions. 19Reads9.3Score—Shelves
4. 4 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon Guide to Chinese History: Economics 半小时漫画中国史：经济篇 Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical24k WordsCompleted 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 187Reads9.4Score105Shelves
5. 5 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon Guide to Chinese History 4 半小时漫画中国史4 Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical31k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and learn five thousand years of history! Explore history through comics and discover a fresh new way to read. 8Reads9.3Score—Shelves
6. 6 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Seven Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全七册） Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical203k WordsCompleted 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 2.5kReads9.6Score722Shelves
7. 7 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 845Reads9.5Score107Shelves

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   A true classic, a must-read! 😘

8. 8 原 History Can Be This Fun After All (Complete in Three Volumes) 原来历史可以这样好玩（全三册） Little Gang and A Can小缸和阿灿Historical64k WordsCompleted The first comics history book by million-follower creators Xiaogang and A Can, this work teaches readers history through hilarious stories, much like the history series by Sai Lei Comics. Xiaogang and A Can likewise use humor and wit to explain fascinating historical topics. The first volume of “So History Can Be This Fun” focuses on the food and daily lives of people in ancient China. From prehistoric times and the pre-Qin period through the Qin and Han dynasties, the Wei, Jin, and Northern and 588Reads9.4Score104Shelves

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   I'm also in the second year of junior high school, and I specifically collected a lot of history books to study, which is exactly what I need to know. So I'm recommending them all here, hoping they will be helpful to your studies.

9. 9 朕 History According to Me: The Spring and Autumn Period 朕说历史·春秋篇 Zhen Shuo朕说Historical38k WordsCompleted A witty writing style, adorable illustrations, research grounded in original historical records, and timely summaries of key facts. Chronological outlines of major events, making the material easy to read. 88Reads9.4Score—Shelves
10. 10 朕 History According to the Emperor: The Warring States Period 朕说历史·战国篇 Zhen Shuo朕说Historical43k WordsCompleted A witty writing style, adorable illustrations, research into original historical texts, and timely summaries of key facts. Timelines of major events, with easy-to-follow reading. 53Reads9.3Score—Shelves
11. 11 舍 Chinese History You Won't Want to Put Down: Qin Unifies the Realm 舍不得看完的中国史：秦并天下 Little Clerk of the Bohai Sea渤海小吏Historical166k WordsCompleted In our memories, everything we remember about history ultimately comes down to war. All the rises and falls, accidents, motives, strategies, economic forces, and natural disasters come together to set the stage for wars that change the course of history. Those wars, in turn, condense all our views, impressions, jokes, and imaginings about the past. Through these accounts, the author traces the course of ancient Chinese history. Too Good to Finish: Qin Unifies the Realm takes the rise and fall of 1.8kReads9.6Score545Shelves

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    Two books on Chinese history, two books on European history, with accompanying economic, artistic, and military texts that can be read together.

12. 12 拿 European History You Can't Put Down (2-Book Set) 拿得起放不下的欧洲史（套装共2册） Fisherman of Tangdao唐岛渔夫Historical620k WordsCompleted Drawing on the perspective of a traditional Chinese reader and his own years of living in various European countries, the author recounts the history of Europe. Using a geopolitical framework, he brings together the economic, technological, military, and intellectual histories of European nations. Stepping beyond the Eurocentrism of Western scholars, he tells Europe’s story from the broader perspective of world history. In objective, unsparing prose, he also uncovers the true forces behind Europ —Reads8.6Score—Shelves
13. 13 推 The History Hidden in the Tui Bei Tu 推背图中的历史 Li Chunfeng李淳风Historical196k WordsCompleted The Tui Bei Tu: A “prophecy-style historical novel” in four parts 42Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    See? I remember using these to review before.

14. 14 剪 Editing History: Ranking the Top Ten Emperors from the Start 剪辑历史：开局盘点十大帝皇 Eat Eat Eat People吃吃吃人Urban610k WordsOngoing Qin Ji, a struggling video editor, suddenly received an invitation from a history website. The base salary seemed pretty good, so Qin Ji gladly signed on. What he hadn't expected was that these short videos would be watched by emperors from every dynasty, along with countless others. So Qin Ji uploaded his edited video, ranking the ten greatest emperors in history. Qin Shi Huang: “I standardized writing and axle widths, unified the Six Kingdoms, campaigned south against the Baiyue and north agai 23Reads5.7Score—Shelves
15. 15 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    This book can be considered a contemporary *Records of the Grand Historian*. It not only continues Sima Qian's historical vision of "investigating the relationship between Heaven and humanity, and understanding the changes of ancient and modern times," but also compresses five thousand years of history into tangible human stories with a brisk narrative pace and vivid language. Reading it is like conversing with the Grand Historian across generations, only this time, he adopts a more accessible tone, shedding the barriers of classical Chinese, without diminishing the depth of his insight. What you hear is the same ancient soul retelling those unforgettable dawns and dusks with the voice of a modern person.

16. 16 百 A Century of Rise and Fall: The History of the Late Qing Dynasty 百年兴亡清末史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical365k WordsCompleted The Rise and Fall of Society in the Late Qing A Century of Rise and Fall: The Late Qing Dynasty is a profound historical account of how the Qing dynasty went from prosperity to decline. From the glory of the Kangxi and Qianlong era to the humiliation of the Opium Wars, then the upheaval of the Taiping Rebellion and the disastrous defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, this book offers a panoramic view of the Qing dynasty's journey from its peak to its demise. With meticulous attention to detail, 44Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    A must-read for anyone interested in history!

17. 17 典 Treasures of China: From the Start, I Talk with the Ten Greatest Emperors 典藏华夏：开局对话十大皇帝 The Flames of War Rekindle烽火重燃Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Yi transmigrates and becomes the most promising host at the national television network. From the start, he's hosting "Treasures of China" and plans to find actors to portray the great figures of history. Luckily, the System arrives, granting Jiang Yi the power to cross between past and present and speak with historical figures! Li Shimin asks, “If I sign the Treaty of the Wei River with the Turks, will it keep my empire and people safe?” Jiang Yi replies, “Your empire will survive, but yo 30.3kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves

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    I think if you try to force yourself to study history, you'll definitely never remember it. Let's take a look; it's roughly this type of thing.

18. 18 加 I Joined a Historical Chat Group, and the Ancients Completely Lost It 加入历史聊天群，古人们心态全崩 I Don't Slurp Rice Noodles不嗦米粉Urban321k WordsCompleted In a parallel world, college senior Zhao Si accidentally stumbled into a chat group. There were foolish emperors, famous ministers and treacherous heroes, as well as strategists and beauties... When the group members asked questions, Zhao Si answered honestly. The First Emperor: “How long will my Great Qin dynasty last?” “Two generations, then it falls!” Hu Hai: “Father, isn't the stick in your hand a little thick?” Liu Che: “How well will Crown Prince Liu Ju govern?” “The crown prince will die 14Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Recommend a few interesting books that you can remember

19. 19 皇 The Emperor Chat Group: Extend the First Emperor's Life by Ten Years from the Start 皇帝聊天群，开局为祖龙续命十年 Royal Cat御猫Historical365k WordsCompleted 2.7kReads8.9Score234Shelves
20. 20 视 Videos Connect the Dynasties: From the Start, I Edited a Tribute to History’s Greatest Emperor! 视频通万朝，开局剪辑千古一帝！ Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Gao Yang accidentally discovers a piece of software on his computer called Editing Across Ten Thousand Dynasties. It claims that any video uploaded can be seen by everyone across all the dynasties. That means emperors from every dynasty, historical figures, and more. Thinking he'd upload a few videos just for fun, Gao Yang posts lists of the greatest emperors of all time, the top ten strategists, the top ten commanders, and so on. But gradually, Gao Yang stops holding back... Lists exposing the 12.1kReads9.0Score751Shelves
21. 21 中 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical63k WordsCompleted [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

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    A must-read book for anyone interested in history

22. 22 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华上下五千年 Wen Ruoyu文若愚Historical478k WordsCompleted Arranged chronologically, this book selects major events, influential figures, remarkable achievements, and brilliant cultural accomplishments from five thousand years of history. It strives to reach new heights in accuracy, appeal, and insight. Through a rigorous structure and innovative design, it explains Chinese history from every angle, offering fresh perspectives and multiple layers of analysis while vividly and concisely recounting the basic course of China's historical evolution and the 36.9kReads9.6Score4.5kShelves

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    It is helpful for learning history.

23. 23 一 Chinese History That Hooks You from the First Page 一读就上瘾的中国史 Wen Boling温伯陵Historical190k WordsCompleted In Li Bai's eyes, Yang Guifei was “clouds hint at her robes, flowers at her face; spring breezes brush the balustrade, dew glistens in their splendor.” To Du Mu, she was “a horseman gallops through the red dust, the consort smiles; none knows the lychees have arrived.” But to Luo Yin, she was “Aman below must have something to say: this time, don't blame Yang Guifei again.” Which is the real Yang Guifei: the beauty, the favored consort, the profligate woman, or the heroine made to take the blame 3.2kReads9.5Score968Shelves
24. 24 历 History 历史 Herodotus希罗多德Historical494k WordsCompleted The History, also known as The History of the Greco-Persian Wars, is the first major work of Western historiography, written by Herodotus, the “father of history” in the West. The Age-Reading Classics Library edition of The History is published in two volumes. The book recounts not only political, military, and diplomatic affairs, but also the geography, economic life, customs, and religious beliefs of various countries and regions. This encyclopedic masterpiece laid the foundations of Western h 177Reads8.5Score—Shelves
25. 25 中 An Outline History of the Chinese People: Special Commemorative Edition for the 100th Anniversary of Bai Yang’s Birth 中国人史纲 : 柏杨诞辰100周年特别纪念版 Bai Yang柏杨Historical574k WordsCompleted The Outline of the History of the Chinese People: Special Commemorative Edition for the 100th Anniversary of Bai Yang’s Birth is a monumental work Bai Yang produced after spending nine years and twenty-six days in prison, where he “buried himself in organizing Chinese history.” Nearly 800,000 characters long, the book recounts history in century-long periods, beginning with the mythological age when Pangu created the world and ending with the invasion of China by the Eight-Nation Alliance in the —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Children, as Chinese people, you should have some understanding of Chinese history. The following books are not too dry and should be easy to read.

26. 26 吕 Lü's General History of China 吕著中国通史 Lü Simei吕思勉Historical360k WordsCompleted Lü's General History of China is divided into two parts and draws on the traditional national histories. It systematically organizes and describes the development of social and economic systems, political institutions, culture, and scholarship, as well as changes in political history. As it recounts periods of order and upheaval, and the rise and fall of dynasties, the book also discusses institutions and offers personal commentary. It conveys the lifetime of insight and considered judgment of M 64Reads9.1Score—Shelves
27. 27 读 Historical Reading Notes 读史札记 Wu Han吴晗Historical215k WordsCompleted Here you'll find historical truths that may overturn everything you thought you knew: the name of the “Great Ming” may have come from the “Ming Cult” in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber; at the Imperial College, talking back to a teacher could land you in confinement, or even get you beheaded and displayed in public; the Ming dynasty's elite imperial guards, who repeatedly distinguished themselves in the early years of the dynasty, were considered fit only for menial labor just a century later; 11Reads8.1Score—Shelves
28. 28 五 A Brief History of China in 50,000 Years (Two-Volume Set) 五万年中国简史（全两册） Yao Dali姚大力Historical654k WordsCompleted Spanning from the arrival of the first Homo sapiens in China to the twentieth century, this may be the broadest sweep of Chinese history ever covered. Leading historians come together: Yao Dali of Fudan University, Li Shan of Beijing Normal University, Wu Lisong of Nanjing University, Qian Wenzhong of Fudan University, Qiu Luming of Fudan University, Yu Gengzhe of Shaanxi Normal University, Song dynasty specialist Wu Gou, Ming History Society scholar Fang Zhiyuan, and Ma Yong of the Chinese Acad 108Reads9.2Score—Shelves
29. 29 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中国上下五千年 Zhang Qi章祺Historical107k WordsCompleted A History of China Through Five Thousand Years recounts nearly five millennia of Chinese history, from the legendary Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Throughout its long history, the great Chinese nation has given rise to countless remarkable figures: politicians, military strategists, thinkers, scientists, writers, artists, and outstanding women. A History of China Through Five Thousand Years selects events that had a major impact on the course of Chinese histo 10.5kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves
30. 30 世 A General History of the World (10 Volumes) 世界通史（共10卷） Li Nan李 楠Historical768k WordsCompleted A General History of the World, Volume Ten is an excellent work by Li Nan. 67Reads9.3Score—Shelves
31. 31 画 China in Pictures: A 12-Book Set on the Visible History of China 画说中国（套装共12册，看得见的中国历史） Li Shuo李硕Historical1.1M WordsCompleted ★ A full, systematic overview of the development of Chinese history over five thousand years, presented in an illustrated edition for young readers. ★ Explains the fundamental historical perspective every Chinese person should understand: “Who are we, where did we come from, and where are we going?” ★ A classic, popular history book that is easy to understand and lively and engaging, making it ideal for young readers. ★ History teaches us to learn from the past and look to the future, so that tr 64Reads8.5Score—Shelves
32. 32 图 A Pictorial History of China (Ten-Volume Set) 图说中国史（全十册） Gong Shuduo龚书铎Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Illustrated History of China: Stories from China's Past (10-Volume Set) uses engaging storytelling and a wide variety of illustrations to explore the triumphs and failures of figures throughout the ages, recording major events and notable people in Chinese history. Through more than a thousand carefully selected historical stories, the book brings China's long history and brilliant civilization vividly to life. With a clear historical timeline, detailed facts, concise and lively prose, and an ab 191Reads9.3Score—Shelves
33. 33 武 Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案 Anonymous佚名Historical200k WordsCompleted [Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R 377Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    A history book I absolutely love 👍

34. 34 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 74Reads8.7Score—Shelves
35. 35 二 A Complete History of World War II 二战全史 Si Buqun思不群Historical599k WordsCompleted From September 1, 1939, to September 2, 1945, the Axis powers of Germany, Italy, and Japan, along with Finland, Hungary, Romania, and other nations, fought a global war against the Allies, who represented the world’s anti-fascist forces. World War II ended with the anti-fascist nations, including the United States, the Soviet Union, China, and Britain, and people around the world defeating the fascist invaders and securing peace and progress. A Complete History of World War II, compiled by Si Bu 1.9kReads9.5Score332Shelves

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    Although these are books I carefully selected, I graduated several years ago, so I don't know if they will be of any use.

36. 36 拉 A History of Latin America 拉丁美洲史 Hutton Webster赫顿·韦伯斯特Historical143k WordsCompleted Latin American History is an important attempt by Professor Hutton Webster to apply anthropological theory to historical research, and a comprehensive history told from a fresh perspective. The book covers the Indigenous era, the Age of Discovery, the colonial era, the wars of independence, and the republican era in Latin America. What were Indigenous civilizations like before Christopher Columbus discovered the New World? How did Spain and Portugal divide Latin America peacefully? How did they 136Reads8.3Score—Shelves
37. 37 中 A History of China's War of Resistance Against Japan (Four-Volume Set) 中国抗日战争史（共4册） Zhang Xianwen张宪文Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The four-volume History of China's War of Resistance Against Japan was led by Professor Zhang Xianwen, a renowned authority on the history of the War of Resistance, and written collectively by the Center for Republican History. Spanning a million characters, it offers a comprehensive account of the flames of war from 1931 to 1945, the fourteen years of resistance. It paints a vivid picture of the Chinese people fighting bravely and is a monumental, comprehensive, systematic, objective, and schol 33Reads9.2Score—Shelves
38. 38 中 A General History of Modern China (Ten-Volume Set) 中国近代通史（全十册） Jiang Tao姜涛Historical4.3M WordsCompleted With political and revolutionary history as its main threads, this book also offers a comprehensive account of modern China's economic development, social life, intellectual and cultural currents, and the development of its frontier regions. Viewed through the lens of modernization, it presents a full and objective account of China's modern history. The study of modern Chinese history is an important branch of Chinese historical scholarship in the twentieth century. Over that century, China tran 1.7kReads9.4Score401Shelves
39. 39 从 Once Upon a Scholar: The Wei-Jin Era 从前有个书生：魏晋篇 Fang Hao房昊Historical103k WordsCompleted This manuscript is a collection of historical posts published on Weibo by viral author Fang Hao, organized and linked together around different eras after adding material that had not been published before. It is an entertaining introduction to history, with around 30% previously unreleased content. The manuscript is planned to span three or four volumes, the first of which covers the Wei and Jin dynasties. Most of the articles begin with “Once upon a time, there was a scholar.” The characters’ —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Here are some recommended literary novels that will make learning easy and enjoyable. They're not only helpful for studying history, but also incredibly useful for learning Chinese. 🐹🌺The first book showcases the development of the Song Dynasty through the ups and downs, twists and turns, joys and sorrows of 22 poets. 🌺The second book, despite its scholarly title, contains short stories of various figures from the Wei and Jin Dynasties, weaving the narratives of each protagonist into a tapestry of the chaotic era. 🌺The third book uses the triumphs and setbacks of ten second-tier genius poets in their pursuit of their dreams to illuminate the 300-year history of the Tang Dynasty.

40. 40 曾 There Was Once a Boy 曾有少年时 Li Haoyuan李浩源Historical153k WordsCompleted Did you know Zhang Jiuling's reason for resigning was, “Mom told me to come home”? Did you know Wen Tingyun got drunk and talked nonsense, somehow turning a winning hand into a complete disaster? Did you know Gao Shi spent ten years penniless before finally rising to high office and becoming a general? These stories from a thousand years ago are more entertaining than celebrity gossip, and much easier to relate to. Chen Ziang, Luo Yin, Wei Yingwu, Li He... They weren't among the Tang dynasty's t 240Reads9.4Score100Shelves
41. 41 纫 I Weave Autumn Orchids into a Fragrant Garland 纫秋兰，以为佩 Go with the Flow, Swim Against the Current顺势逆行Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unlike other campus novels, this one has a sense of contrast. The writing is very casual, the plot is a bit slow at the beginning, but it gets much better later. Some of the descriptions are very powerful, conveying emotions through scenery. It has an essay-like style, which is very comfortable to read. 😏😏

42. 42 陈 The Longer It Ages, the Better It Gets 陈久者为良 Go with the Flow, Swim Against the Current顺势逆行Urban231k WordsCompleted I don't know why, but suddenly I miss the past so much. I miss middle school, high school, and college. I miss running wild around the track, the stuffy classrooms in summer, the bell that always made us excited for class to end, and all those bright, youthful faces... I don't know if it's because time has passed and people have started to look back on the past. No matter how life is going, we find ourselves remembering those fleeting days gone by. Are we trying to prove that we're doing well, o 1Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 西 Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Wang Jingqi汪景祺Historical35k WordsCompleted Notes from the Western Expedition is a collection of essays written by the Qing dynasty literatus Wang Jingqi during his journey west in 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng reign. The book comprises around 35,000 characters. Following the author's route from Hebei to Xi'an in Shaanxi, it weaves together his observations along the way, encounters with people, depictions of society, and accounts of historical events. Its scope is broad and its style meticulous, combining documentary value with 11Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    A history book I absolutely love 🤔

44. 44 一 Chinese History That Gets You Hooked from the First Page 一读就上瘾的中国史 July Yan'an七月延安Historical892k WordsCompleted A sweeping series on the historical patterns of five thousand years of Chinese history, helping you build a rational, objective, and pattern-seeking framework for a new way of thinking! This series is, in fact, a history book even more captivating than a novel. Starting with the Qin and Han dynasties, it covers the Jin dynasties, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Song, Liao, Jin, and Xia dynasties, the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and the Taiping Heavenly Ki 37.5kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves

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    If you can't get into history books but still want to learn about history, this is for you. It's packed with content.

45. 45 慈 For the History of Empress Dowager Cixi, This Book Is All You Need 慈禧历史读这本就够了 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical365k WordsCompleted [History + Secrets of Empress Dowager Cixi + Qing Dynasty + Imperial Harem + Political Intrigue] One book to understand Empress Dowager Cixi and the Qing Empire 1.6kReads9.4Score115Shelves
46. 46 古 Lessons from Ancient History 3 古史今鉴3 An Emperor Through the Ages of Clouds, Moon, and Spring云月春秋一帝Historical1.7M WordsOngoing The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, followed by the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Beginning amid the Sixteen Kingdoms, the story ends with the fall of the Qing. A novel's surface, forged around the bones of true history. A tale of China's loyal heroes, carrying on the legacy of the Han people. In the early third century AD, the Three Kingdoms were reunited under the Jin dynasty, bringing the realm together. But this brief unity was merely the prelude to an even greater catastr 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The voice of official history, the beginning of the Five Barbarian Tribes

47. 47 商 A Comprehensive History of Commerce 商史通鉴 Mu Feng Wuchen, Branch Office沐枫无尘分号Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A sweeping historical novel that lays bare six centuries of power games in the Shang dynasty. No myths, no romanticized tales, only the truest human nature, the cruelest contests, and the deepest lessons of rise and fall. My writing on Shang history began with questions about the origins of Chinese civilization, and ended with a reunion with myself. The Shang dynasty was a pivotal era when the rites, royal authority, and divine power of Huaxia took shape together. Yet scarce historical records a 168Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality historical fiction with a focus on political intrigue, meticulously researched and comparable to official histories, with solid historical anchors and in-depth analysis of human nature.

48. 48 金 The Gold List Revealed: From the Start, I Pull Ten Emperors Into a Group Chat 金榜曝光：开局拉十大皇帝入群 Royal Cat御猫Urban324k WordsCompleted (Chat group + Top Ten Ranking + Parallel Timelines Converge + Lighthearted) Su Chen creates a history chat group and puts together a ranking of the Ten Greatest Emperors. To his surprise, the ranking appears simultaneously in the parallel worlds of Qin, Han, the Three Kingdoms, Tang, Song, and Ming. The golden ranking descends, instantly sparking heated discussion among emperors and ministers throughout the ages! Zhu Yuanzhang: “What? A ranking of the Ten Greatest Emperors?” Li Shimin: “Ahem.” L 1.4kReads8.8Score108Shelves

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    These books are quite interesting, not boring at all.

49. 49 视 Videos Connect to All Worlds: From the Start, Ranking the Top Ten Foolish Rulers 视频通万界，开局盘点十大昏君 Lemon Cola柠檬可乐Urban131k WordsOngoing Tang Zheng transmigrated to a parallel world. When he woke from a dream, he found himself bound to the Myriad Realms Video System. The short videos he created could be projected across the heavens and spread throughout the myriad worlds! What’s more, depending on how popular each video became, he could earn rewards worth a fortune. Tang Zheng casually posted “The Ten Worst Emperors Ranked: A Fair and Objective List.” The myriad worlds were thrown into an uproar! [Ying Zheng: King You of Zhou was 6Reads5.8Score—Shelves
50. 50 视 Videos Reach All Worlds: From the Start, I Edit a Top Ten List of Badass Surnames 视频通万界：开局剪辑十大牛逼姓 A Ray of Sunshine一角阳光Urban1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, a ranking of the ten greatest surnames across the Myriad Worlds: Ye, Lin, Xiao, Chen. Who will rule the rise and fall? Fang, Chu, Wang, Zhou. Which is stronger, which weaker? The legendary ten great cultivation families, favorites of transmigrators and heaven-blessed protagonists, all refuse to be outdone! Ye Hei, in the form of the Heavenly Emperor, makes no attempt to be modest: “As the Heavenly Emperor, I shall suppress every enemy beneath the heavens!” Chen Beixuan of the Che 16Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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