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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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The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记
Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl
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The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码：解密三教九流
Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and
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A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史
In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i
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An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识
This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov
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Horror: I Created the Anomaly Containment Association 惊悚：我打造了异轨收容会
[Horror + Satisfying Power Fantasy + Director’s Tall-Tale Style] Horror games descended upon Blue Star, turning into one eerie dungeon after another. The monsters inside stepped into the real world, and from then on, the world was overrun with the uncanny. Only by conquering every dungeon could humanity stop the supernatural from consuming the world. Otherwise, the eerie realms would merge with reality and turn the human world into a living hell! Shen Yu bound himself to an Anomaly Containmen
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Quick Transmigration: This Time, I Refuse to Be a Jerk! 快穿：这一世，拒绝当渣男！
(Quick transmigration / no fixed couple / fictional setting / pocket dimension / scumbag redemption) 1. An honest man in ancient times 2. An Eighties simp 3. A victim of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law war 4. A dutiful son 5. A gambling addict 6. A golden phoenix who flies out of the mountains 7. An educated youth sent to the countryside 8. A younger sister living with her parents …
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版
An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu.
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The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传
A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country.
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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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Treasures of China: Dialogues with the Ten Great Emperors from the Start 典藏华夏：开局对话十大皇帝
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
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The Dream King of the Divine Fantasy Universe, Written by Meng Wang Luchuang 神幻宇宙梦王橹窗著
The universe is vast and boundless, with no distinction between male- and female-oriented fiction, or between gods, immortals, demons, and monsters. Multiple heroines and heroes, both delicate and bold, overwhelmingly sweet or brutally cruel, unconventional and diverse in style: this fantasy epic has it all, a singular work in the literary world. Cloud Dream Celestial Gate + Dreadful Snow Dai + The Unknown Beginning + A Fall into Ten Thousand Calamities + Crouching Dragon Divine Tree + The Realm
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The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon: A Hilarious, Detailed Guide 黄帝外经爆笑详解版
The Yellow Emperor’s Outer Classic: A Hilarious, Detailed Guide is a groundbreaking work that makes traditional Chinese medicine classics both educational and entertaining. With a lighthearted, witty approach, it simplifies the ancient and profound Yellow Emperor’s Outer Classic, turning obscure medical theories into something lively and engaging. Through explanations cleverly woven together with stories and jokes, readers can grasp the essence of traditional Chinese medicine while laughing out
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It’s So Good That You Came 你来了，就很好
Zhang Xixi, Xia Shushi, Xue Yisheng, Ju Nanchuan, and Lu Zhanxin were a group of bright young people who grew up together in the uninhibited days of their youth. Along the road to adulthood, they experienced the sweetness of innocent love and the warmth of understanding and companionship, as well as the regrets of things that remained out of reach no matter how hard they tried. Through the intertwining of two timelines, the author tells the story of the same group of people and their intertwined
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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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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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Zeng Guofan's Methods of Scholarship 曾国藩治学方法
This book explores three dimensions: self-cultivation, managing affairs, and reading. Its discussion of self-cultivation advocates integrating “resolve, insight, and perseverance,” building a foundation for body and mind through meditation and a regular routine. Its approach to managing affairs reveals, through practical examples such as running a household and leading an army, the unity of hands-on action and institutional innovation. Its discussion of reading emphasizes “mastering one field” a
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Peiping Is at Peace: Complete in Three Volumes 北平无战事：全3册
In 1948, as the Kuomintang and the Communist Party prepare for their decisive clash, undercurrents swirl beneath the seemingly calm surface of Beiping. The Kuomintang’s young reformist faction, led by Chiang Ching-kuo, suddenly entrusts Fang Meng’ao, an ace Kuomintang Air Force pilot suspected of sympathizing with the Communists, with a major assignment. His flight squadron is reorganized as the Ministry of National Defense’s Economic Inspection Brigade and sent to Beiping to investigate corrupt
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The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史
Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow.
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Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔
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
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The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义
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
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The Story of Zeng Guofan 曾国藩演义
The Romance of Zeng Guofan follows the tumultuous life of the famed late Qing minister Zeng Guofan, offering a sweeping account of the epic struggle between the Taiping Rebellion and the Qing court. Author Xu Zhesheng uses historical sources as its framework and literature as its soul, vividly portraying Zeng Guofan’s legendary journey from an impoverished scholar to a celebrated minister of the restoration. He founded the Xiang Army and turned the tide, and championed the Self-Strengthening Mov
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Stock God 股神
Some people say that trading stocks is gambling. Let me tell you what real investing is! Stock trading is a battle against the big players: a test of luck, a contest against market forces, and a struggle against the trend. Beat the institutions, and you can become the stock god among retail investors! Read Stock God and become a big winner in the market! With money in your hands, beautiful women are yours! Investing carries risks. Be cautious when entering the market! This book is entirely ficti
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The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集
Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v
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The Complete Story of the Tang Dynasty: A Definitive Edition 说唐全传-精编完整版
The definitive account of the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties. From Qin Qiong rescuing the emperor at Lintong to Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate Incident, it establishes Li Yuanba’s legend as the mightiest hero of the Sui and Tang. Classic episodes such as the oath of brotherhood at Wagang Stronghold and Cheng Yaojin proclaiming himself emperor fuse historical fiction with the traditions of folk storytelling, laying the framework for later narratives about the Sui and Tang.
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An Outline History of China 中国通史简编
An Outline of Chinese History runs from primitive society to the eve of the Opium War. Rather than recording the words and deeds of a small number of privileged figures, such as emperors and generals, it analyzes the living conditions of ordinary people throughout the dynasties. Through this series of analyses, it explores the path Chinese society followed in its development and traces the historical threads behind thousands of years of change. The purpose of An Outline of Chinese History is to
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Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记
Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy!
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