Any Novels About Chinese History? 有没有关于中国历史的？

1 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 700Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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A history book that I can't put down [smile]

2 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 405Reads9.4Score147Shelves

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It is also related to history, and can also be said to be biography. If you are interested, you can read it. While improving history, it is also a good thing to improve your own literary quality. There are many more, check out my bookshelf

3 萧 The Chronicles of the Xiao Clan 萧氏春秋 Hayase K早濑KHistorical40k WordsCompleted The Annals of the Xiao Clan 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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Southern Dynasties Historical Text

4 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4.6kReads8.4Score462Shelves

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This book is pure history, comparable to the existence of Iron-Blooded Can Ming!

5 宋 History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪 Tuo Tuo脱脱Historical21k WordsCompleted 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 118Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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Have you watched Tai Ping Nian recently? Have you ever been a fan of Brother Xiaoyi? Then come and read the biography of Chai Rong to get to know the real him

6 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 80Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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Recommended classic books [laughing]

7 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 11.6kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves

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Various, the last new book, about villains, plots, and swords. The second book is a must-read for Chinese people.

12 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 3.4kReads9.6Score881Shelves

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[Learned] "Half-hour Comic History of China", "Those Things About the Ming Dynasty", "Three Hundred Years of the Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty" and "The History of China I Can't Bear to Finish" are part of a series that explains history in a relaxed and humorous way, making boring history lively and interesting. [Learned] "Zizhi Tongjian" and "Historical Records" belong to the academic school, with strong historical facts, and are essential references for studying official history.

15 祖 With Our Ancestors' Blessing, the Great Ming Rises 祖宗保佑之风起大明 Old Man in a Straw Raincoat烟雨蓑翁Historical425k WordsCompleted [No System + Massive Infrastructure Projects + Advanced Technology + Ming Empire] In the final years of the Ming dynasty, society is in turmoil, with natural disasters and human calamities leaving nine out of ten households empty. After Xu Da forcefully drags Xu Xian along, he arrives in the Ming dynasty. With his own strength alone, he will save Chongzhen, restore the people's livelihoods, reclaim Taiwan, and conquer North America. With the help of a host of ancient Chinese scientists, he will 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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Late Ming Dynasty [No System] + [Big Infrastructure] + [Big Technology] + [Ming Empire] At the end of the Ming Dynasty, there was social unrest, natural and man-made disasters, and ten houses were empty. Xu Xian came to Ming Dynasty under the pressure of Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da and others. He will single-handedly save Chongzhen, save people's livelihood, take over Taiwan, and occupy North America. With the power of a group of ancient Chinese scientists, they built warships, entered the deep blue, and conquered the world. Create a Ming Empire where all nations come to dynasty, and create a peaceful world where swords are forged into plowshares. "I want to make sure that wherever the sun shines, it will be the land of the Ming Dynasty! Let the moonlight shine everywhere, and it will be the citizens of the Ming Dynasty!"

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, 24Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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A good book not to be missed if you are interested in history

17 戏 A Tale of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties 戏说魏晋南北朝 Qin Xue Wuhen琴雪无痕Historical739k WordsOngoing Telling history with a touch of humor doesn't mean making things up! It's the bare minimum of respect for the past. The 300 years from the Western Jin to the Sui Dynasty were practically a large-scale, absurdly realistic Game of Thrones. What a remarkable era it was: less than ten years after Sima Yan unified the realm, the foolish emperor and the fierce, ugly empress Jia Nanfeng turned the land into a bloody battlefield during the War of the Eight Princes. Liu Yuan, Shi Le, and others swept int 3.5kReads7.1Score234Shelves

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Very pure history

18 秦 The Qin Tragedy: I Defend Huaxia with My Blood 《秦殇：我以我血卫玄黄》 Going for Utterly Ridiculous主打一个离谱Historical21k WordsCompleted Qin's Lament: I Defend Huaxia with My Blood —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Friends who are bored can read these two ancient short stories I wrote to pass the time and generate electricity for love.

21 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 2.9kReads9.6Score797Shelves

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I think this book is good [laughing]

22 抗 War of Resistance: No Fire in Wenxi, No Ashes in Changsha 抗战：文夕无火，长沙无烬 Silly Night Heron夜鹭傻愣17k WordsCompleted War of Resistance: No Fire in Wenxi, No Ashes in Changsha 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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How many stories have happened on the land of China in modern times. Every city has its own story, and this story takes place in Changsha.

23 我 I, Liu Shan, the Good-for-Nothing Mocked for a Thousand Years! 我，刘禅，被骂千年的阿斗！ The Laggard Among Laggards落后的落后9k WordsCompleted I, Liu Shan, am the fatuous ruler cursed for a thousand years! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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Easy-to-understand short stories about historical figures

27 这 Here, You Can Have the Throne! 这皇位，赏你了！ La Dong腊冬Historical7k WordsCompleted You Can Have This Throne! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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I have not become a victim of history, nor have I become a stepping stone for others. I use my own way to live my own wonderful life in this cruel era.

28 穿 The People and Events I Encountered Through the Years of Transmigration 穿越那些年的人和事儿 Huang Xiaowei黄小伟Historical3.3M WordsCompleted I’ve transmigrated! A young artsy oddball rides his bicycle, whose wheels are so warped they skid, through every corner of history. You, Qin Shi Huang! Yes, you! There’s no time to explain, get on! It’s all because the ruler of the mortal world, the Heavenly Dao, got bored and decided to change history just to see what would happen. So this young man keeps riding his beat-up bicycle to rescue history that has been twisted out of shape. When he lies on his sofa at home, looking at all the famous 675Reads8.6Score107Shelves

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🍀In this book, a child was dumbfounded by a knife. In the long history, a literary and artistic young man actually wanted to change. From the moment he made such a choice, the journey was destined to be heavy [crying]

29 乾 From Yongzheng's Princely Residence to the Greatest Emperor of All Time 乾隆从雍邸皇子到千古一帝 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 6.4kReads8.3Score305Shelves

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Very exciting, super beautiful

31 费 Feike’s Banquet 费可的晚宴 Luo Jia珞珈Mystery65k WordsCompleted A Chinese version of And Then There Were None. The best mysteries come from reality and are hidden in the human heart. A mysterious invitation to dinner brings six strangers who have never met together in a lakeside villa. Yet the host never shows up. As the story unfolds, memories and reality intertwine, gradually revealing a connection they had never noticed: every one of them had been swindled by the host. Stories steeped in desire and betrayal, temptation and sorrow, sketch the life of a cri 1.2kReads9.4Score289Shelves

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People often think there is some mysterious connection between luck and the weather. If there is something important to do on a certain day, good weather seems to predict half the success. This kind of fragile and superstitious mentality is so common, probably because there are always a few lucky people in the world

32 后 The Secret History of the Imperial Harem 后宫秘史 Huo Chenxin霍晨昕Historical238k WordsCompleted How did a singer of humble birth rise to become empress? What became of the once-in-a-thousand-years love between an emperor and empress? Why did an empress who bore children die still a virgin? How did a woman past her prime win an emperor's lifelong devotion? This is a hidden history woven from intrigue, politics, and love, drawing countless women into its web against their will. They did not love the palace walls; it was as if fate had led them astray. Within the towering inner palace, some t 132Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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① This book uses the form of a novel to narrate the lives of ten women who lived in the deep palaces of the past dynasties. Although these women were favored for a while, without exception, they were victims of the patriarchal society at that time🍁. History is a mirror that can always see clearly the essence of people. All family affection and affection serve politics and interests. Once a person gains power, his desires will grow like weeds. ②Su Dongpo was not only a lyricist, poet, prose master, painter and calligrapher in the Song Dynasty, but also a politician who cared about the country and the people🍁. He was a man with comprehensive development of morality, intelligence, physical education, art, and labor, who loved life, was optimistic and open-minded🌺. This book also provides an understanding of that period of history through the biography of Su Dongpo. ③The history of the harem beauty's rise to power and destruction. Official history and unofficial history are presented cross-wise, and controversial issues will also be raised in the article🍁. These pink and white beauties who are rarely mentioned in official history are talked about in unofficial history.

33 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 135Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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A historical piece you can't put down

35 峥 Aspirations of Greatness 峥嵘志 Fat Cat Jianghu肥猫江湖Historical1.4M WordsCompleted A true man should have lofty ambitions, roam the world, and live with passion and freedom. Rescue those in danger and compose music and write books; kill bandits to save his father, then keep vigil at his thatched cottage; take in orphans and raise them, offer strategies to end the locust plague; drive out the barbarians, comfort the people, and defend a land on their behalf. See how the prodigy who came into the world with a heavenly fire earns the title of the Compassionate Farmer, step by ste 876Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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Take a look at these... ❶The writing has an ancient style, simple and rigorous ❷Pig's feet have been upgraded along the way, and they are chivalrous and righteous.

37 红 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） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted 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 1.7kReads9.3Score323Shelves

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The best Chinese history text

42 不 The Unrecorded 不足录者 Hoover Is a Brute胡佛是一莽夫Historical236k WordsCompleted This novel is also titled The Pamir Crime Boss: I Worked as a Tour Guide in the Late Qing. I am Wa Han, known as Pei Zu Lu, “Eagle,” and once the head of the Eighth Mountain Lodge of the Gelaohui. To find the hidden Shangri-La, a secret realm that could turn this chaotic age around, I agreed to guide the British scholar Yintan Si and his archaeological team, doing what people today would call working as a tour guide. My sworn brother Tu Fu grabbed me and warned, “After all these years, you sti 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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Hard-core textual research, the minor events in the northwest frontier during the Gengzi period, and various historical events. Alias ​​- Pamir Black Boss: I accompanied him in the late Qing Dynasty

43 大 The Great Qin Empire: Abridged Edition (Five-Volume Set) 大秦帝国：精华版（全五册） Sun Haohui孙皓晖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted During the Warring States period, when rival kingdoms battled for supremacy, Qin was a weak state on the northwestern frontier. Hemmed in by aristocrats at home and watched by powerful enemies abroad, it stood on the brink of extinction. At this critical moment, Qin produced a succession of wise rulers and able ministers. In just over a century, it went from a weak state that could only take a beating to an invincible power that swept all before it. After Duke Xiao of Qin took the throne, he rec 1.8kReads9.6Score328Shelves

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Chinese Science Society: China's earliest modern science academic group and the first non-governmental comprehensive science group in modern Chinese history. It was founded by a group of Chinese students at Cornell University in the United States in 1915 and moved back to China in 1918.

48 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical2.4M 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 897Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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This book is very good.

50 大 The Great Qing Dynasty 2 大清王朝2 Wang Xinlong王新龙Historical149k WordsCompleted The Forbidden City, with its resplendent palace buildings and precious relics renowned both at home and abroad, stands witness to the rise and fall of dynasties. The Qing Dynasty, like a frail old man who has lived through long years, entered the final stretch of its journey with faltering steps. What it left behind for us is a bewildering picture and an abiding melancholy. Wars that changed dynasties, emperors of extraordinary vision, territories of unprecedented size, the suppression of though 1.9kReads9.5Score—Shelves

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These four books are all about Chinese history. They talk about some things in ancient times. The language is easy to understand, concise and clear. They can let you understand the history well without feeling boring. It is recommended to read them.