Classics, History and Culture, and World Classics

52 从 From Pangu to Puyi Wang WeishengHistorical2.2M WordsOngoing 1.6kReads5.8Score130Shelves

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The author makes many clever "comparisons between ancient and modern times" in the book, such as comparing the ancient household registration system to today's ID card system, and comparing water transportation to the modern logistics network. This analogy makes unfamiliar ancient concepts instantly become familiar and palatable. Just as Sima Qian was also good at using everyday things at that time to make analogies, this book inherits this explanatory wisdom of "using the present to describe the past", which is considerate and understanding.

53 莽 The Story of Wild Cong Wang HuHistorical386k WordsCompleted 492Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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The magnificence of Water Margin, the elegance of Red Mansion. Undoubtedly a masterpiece. .

54 大 Ming Xue Xue Qingyuan XiyuHistorical251k WordsCompleted 5Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Read Yangming's enlightenment again. This heart is so bright, what else can I say?

55 秦 Qin Qi: Herding Horses to Establish a Country Xiaoyao Thirteenth LangHistorical340k WordsCompleted 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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These two novels are both good-looking anti-Qin novels.

57 神 The Supernaturally Gifted Tiancan TudouEastern Fantasy312k WordsOngoing 1.8MReads9.2Score198.9kShelves

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The best part about this book is that it doesn't provide easy answers. Facing complex life issues, the author does not use black and white logic to deal with them, but honestly presents the ambiguities and contradictions. Characters or cases in books often face dilemmas, and no matter which choice they make, there is a price. This sense of reality allowed me to constantly substitute myself when reading: What would I do if it were me? There is often no perfect solution. Because of this, the book goes beyond a typical story or discourse to become an ethical exercise. It reminds us that understanding others does not mean identifying with them, but seeing their situations and limitations. Many details in the book point to one core: the world is not made up of heroes and villains, but a large number of ordinary people struggling in gray areas. This perspective has made me more tolerant and more aware. After reading it, I didn't get a clear conclusion, but I got a more robust way of thinking.

60 趣 Interesting Facts About the Song Dynasty Historical Military ArchivesHistorical696k WordsCompleted 6.3kReads9.5Score345Shelves

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Understand history, characters, and increase knowledge

64 大 Qing Purple Robe Sun YidingHistorical187k WordsCompleted 69Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Recommended historical novels and literary classics

65 毛 Mao Zedong's Last Ten Years Chen ChangjiangHistorical165k WordsCompleted 5kReads5.8Score930Shelves

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History + humanities classics are waiting for you to pick them up.

66 秦 Qin Dynasty Tianxingjian 6729Historical1.3M WordsOngoing 2.2kReads9.2Score297Shelves

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Newcomers, new books and masterpieces dedicated

68 大 Three Hundred Years of the Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty Wang JuerenHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted 5.1kReads9.6Score986Shelves

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"The Complete Biography of the Emperors of China" brings together the biographies of more than 400 emperors from past dynasties, beginning with Qin Shi Huang, who created the title of "Emperor", and ending with Pu Yi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty. It is both focused and comprehensive. The "Complete Biography of the Emperor of China" is compiled based on historical facts. Its materials basically come from official history, and also incorporate records from other histories and barnyard histories. It focuses on political affairs, but also touches on anecdotes and daily life. Each emperor has his own biography, which not only has a strong biographical color, but also contains little-known anecdotes and vivid details.

69 希 Hitchcock's Suspense Stories: Rear Window (Hardcover Collector's Edition) Wang Qiang340k WordsCompleted 5Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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It's well worth watching, the artistic level is very high, it's surprising and inspiring [Like]

71 人 A Guide to Human Enlightenment and Becoming an Immortal Ouyang Rice CrackersEastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted 1kReads9.4Score112Shelves

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The fifth most famous book in China. Explain the history of all human origins.

72 三 Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Vernacular [Original Work Without Deletions] Mamoru'sHistorical788k WordsCompleted 595Reads7.6Score100Shelves

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Zhuge Liang holds great power, why doesn't he replace Liu Chan and proclaim himself king? The truth is far more shocking than imagined! Dear friends👋, when playing the Three Kingdoms, I can't help but think: Zhuge Liang is extremely resourceful, has military and political power, and is fully capable of replacing Liu Chan, but why did he stick to the oath of "devotion and dedication" until his death❓ After digging deeper into the story behind it, I discovered that this is the real highlight of human nature✨! ✅ The obsession of an idealist: Zhuge Liang believed in "reviving the Han Dynasty and returning the old capital" throughout his life🚩. He assisted Liu Bei because he recognized his clan status as a Han clan member and carried the banner of continuing orthodoxy. If he replaces Liu Chan, he will become the "rebellious person" he once spurned, and personally destroy the ideal he has pursued throughout his life. This will be more painful for him than death💔. ✅ The shackles of kindness and morality: When Liu Bei was entrusting an orphan in Baidi City, he said, "If the heir can assist, assist him; if he is not talented, you can take it yourself." It seems to be delegating power, but in fact, he "tied" Zhuge Liang to death with the most sincere trust. Zhuge Liang deeply felt the kindness of knowing and meeting him, and his deep loyalty to the emperor and moral principles made it impossible for him to betray this heavy trust👑. ✅ Consideration of political reality: The Shu Han Dynasty was originally a political power composed of multiple forces, and there was an undercurrent of conflict between the Yizhou native faction and the Jingzhou faction. Once Zhuge Liang usurps the throne, the Shu Han Dynasty will inevitably fall apart. Cao Wei and Soochow Wu are watching with covetous eyes, waiting for the end of the country. He spent his whole life balancing all parties and maintaining fragile stability. This was an act of looking at the overall situation and being helpless📜. ✅ Persistence of posthumous reputation: With Zhuge Liang's wisdom, how could he not know that usurping the throne might bring about a temporary peak of power? But he cared more about leaving a name in history and chose to be a loyal minister and virtuous minister praised throughout the ages, rather than an ambitious careerist who was burdened with infamy📖. History has proved that he did it, "he died before he left the army, and the hero burst into tears." Thousands of years later, it is still moving people😭. Zhuge Liang's choice may be the most tragic and greatest romance of an idealist. What is it about the Prime Minister that makes you a fan? Come and chat in the comment area~👇 # Romance # Zhuge Liang # Liu Chan # Historical Figures # Loyalty to the King and Patriotism

74 乾 Qianlong from Prince Yongdi to the Emperor of Eternity Farmer's Third AuntHistorical1.2M WordsOngoing 9.1kReads8.2Score402Shelves

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A super good historical novel. It's so exciting!

75 西 Essays on the Western Expedition Wang JingqiHistorical35k WordsCompleted 20Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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Super classic, must read [laughing]

76 雍 Yongzheng Dark Blade Shu YaojiuMystery231k WordsCompleted 230Reads5.8Score104Shelves

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The secret service of the Qing Dynasty, sticky rods, blood droplets, assassinations... Just hearing about it makes people feel terrified... Two young lovers, because of their different stances, have no choice but to have sadomasochistic love...

77 恒 Hengji Fengjie Xuanyuan DomineeringModern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing 8Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Qingxi Stone and Cloudside Pine: A Millennium Fable of Living in Peace Deep in the mountains, there is a green stream that winds for hundreds of miles. The stream winds around the mountains and flows for thousands of years, nourishing everything in the mountains. There lived an old man with white beard and hair by the stream. No one knew his age, but they only knew that he kept a house, a stove, and a cup of tea all year round. He didn't care about the disputes in the world, but he could always clear up the confusion in the minds of those who strayed into the mountains. In late spring of this year, a young traveler named Zian set foot into the mountains with a heavy bag on his back and a look of exhaustion on his face. He traveled all the way, seeking fame and fortune, and wanted to do something earth-shattering, but in the end, he hit a wall at everything, constantly argued with others, and was impatient and rushed forward when things happened. Zian followed the sound of the stream to find the old man's hut. As soon as he entered the door, he knelt on the ground and poured out his pain in tears: "Old man, I have tried my best to prove myself, to gain fame and wealth, and to make everyone look up to me. But the harder I work, the more I fail. What should I do to get out of this predicament?" The old man did not answer immediately, but poured a cup of tea, pushed it in front of Zian, and said softly: "Drink this cup of tea first, calm down, look at the green stream, look at the vegetation in the mountains, and when you feel calmer, I will tell you some old stories in the mountains." Zi An followed the instructions and sat quietly with his eyes closed, listening to the gurgling stream and the chirping of birds. After a long time, the anxiety in his heart gradually dissipated. When he opened his eyes, his eyes were much calmer. Seeing this, the old man slowly spoke and told a fable that had been hidden in the mountains for thousands of years. A long time ago, there was a bluestone with sharp edges in this green stream. It was born to feel that it was different and wanted to be the most dazzling stone in the stream. It always likes to show off loudly to the pebbles and fine sand around it, saying that its hard texture and unique shape will sooner or later be discovered by the world and regarded as a treasure. Whenever the stream rushes by, it straightens its body and resists the current, for fear of being looked down upon. Whenever fish and shrimp swim by, it deliberately shows off its sharp edges, hoping to attract everyone's attention. But as the days passed, the rushing stream hit the edges of the bluestone again and again. Not only did it not become more dazzling, but it was hit with cracks all over the body. The originally sharp edges also became mutilated in the repeated collisions. The bluestone became more and more impatient and loved to argue with others. It complained about the injustice of the world and the earth at the bottom of the stream, and vented its anger on the rushing stream. But the more it argued, the more tired it became, the tougher it became, and the more painful it became. Gradually, even the fish and shrimp were unwilling to approach it, and it became the loneliest stone in the stream. And on the edge of the cliff at the end of the Qingxi River, there is a green pine tree, which people call the cloudside pine. This pine tree never competes with the flowers in the mountains, and never competes with the towering trees. It just silently takes root on the cliff, absorbs rain and dew, and stabilizes its foundation. The spring breeze blows, and the flowers are blooming, but it just quietly sprouts branches and leaves; the summer is hot, and the trees compete to stretch their branches and leaves to grab the sunshine, but it just grows steadily, without being arrogant or impetuous; the autumn wind is bleak, and the grass and trees compete to bear fruits to show their vitality, but it remains silent; in winter, it snows and everything withers, but it stands proudly against the wind and snow. Some people passed by the cliff and admired the strange flowers in the mountains and praised the tall ancient trees. No one paid special attention to this pine tree, but Yunbian Song never paid attention, never deliberately bent down to cater to it, never deliberately showed off its posture, it just guarded its own land and silently accumulated strength. The old man looked at Zian who was thoughtful, and continued: "Later, the mountains encountered a flash flood that had never happened in a century. Heavy rain poured down, and the stream swelled. The impact was far greater than before. That piece of bluestone with sharp edges and corners was intended to resist the flood again, but the strong flood directly swept it into the torrent, hit the boulder, and eventually broke into countless small pieces, which were washed away by the stream. And that pine tree that never shows off and takes root silently, because it is deeply rooted in the cliff on weekdays, its roots firmly grasp the rocks, and remains motionless despite the erosion of the floods and the raging winds. The pines on the edge were still tall and green, becoming the most calm scenery among the cliffs. At this time, people suddenly discovered that this seemingly inconspicuous pine tree had such a powerful power that it could withstand the wind and rain in the world without any need for publicity or argument. " When Zi An heard this, his heart suddenly shook, and he quickly asked: "Old sir, is this story about the bluestone and the pine tree the principle of life in this world?" The old man nodded and slowly spoke out the five true meanings of settling down and settling down, each sentence pricked the confusion in Zi An's head. Really powerful people are always silent and never try to prove themselves. Qingshi was obsessed with showing off and arguing everywhere, trying to get the approval of Sandstone and the stream, but ended up being shattered into pieces; Yunbian Song never showed off or defended, and took root silently. Instead, he held on to himself and survived the wind and rain. In life, everyone's value is never defined by the evaluation of others. The more eager you are to perform, the more your inner lack and uneasiness will be exposed. Guarding your tongue, putting away arguments, and focusing on yourself is the basis for guarding your spirit. As the "Tao Te Ching" says, good people do not argue, and those who argue are not good. People with a rich heart never need to rely on external recognition to support themselves. As a person, you should learn to be gentle, use softness to overcome hardness, and never confront the hard. The water of Qingxi seems to be soft and weak, but it can flow through thousands of mountains and rivers, penetrate hard rocks, bypass obstacles in high mountains, accumulate strength in low valleys, and finally rush into the sea. Qingshi doesn't know how to adapt, and insists on fighting hard, and will eventually be swallowed up by the torrent; if a person encounters a problem, he will bear it hard and fight for superiority in everything, which will only make himself bruised and bruised. On the road of life, tolerance and retreat are never cowardice, but the wisdom of avoiding the sharp edges and accumulating strength. Only the softest things in the world can ride on the strong ones in the world. Learn to be flexible and give way to difficulties. Only when everything is done in moderation and know what is enough will it last long. If the vegetation in the mountains grows wildly and does not know how to restrain it, it will run out of nutrients prematurely and will be unable to withstand wind and rain; if a person pursues fame and fortune with boundless desires and no sense of satisfaction, he will fall into the trap of greed and never have peace. When seeking wealth and fame, one must be moderate and leave room for success in order to achieve long-term stability. If you know how to be content, you will not be humiliated by being greedy; if you know how to stop, you will not be in danger of excessive pursuit. This is the foundation of being invincible. Only by being yourself and not being influenced by others can you become a strong person. Zian only cared about other people's opinions and stared at other people's lives. He was distracted by other people's comments and finally lost himself. The flowers in the mountains have the fragrance of flowers, the big trees are as tall as big trees, and the pine trees are as tough as pine trees. All things in the world have their own way of living and their own light. In this life, you are the protagonist of your life, and defeating others is not a skill. Only those who can defeat their own desires, control their emotions, subdue their inner demons, focus on themselves, and prevent energy from leaking out are truly strong. Only by guarding against arrogance and impetuosity, and being careful from the beginning to the end, can things be accomplished. Zian is eager to achieve success in his work. He is full of enthusiasm at the beginning, and becomes impatient when something goes wrong. He loses patience when the end is approaching, so he fails in everything. Life is never a sprint, but a long journey of practice. All success is inseparable from accumulation over time and caution from beginning to end. No matter how difficult things are, no matter how confusing the road ahead is, always maintain your original intention, stabilize your character, be impatient and persevere until the end, and there will be no failure. When the old man finished speaking, Zi'an had already burst into tears. He finally understood that his past pain was all due to his inner impetuousness, greed and competitiveness. He stood up and bowed deeply to the old man, picked up his luggage, and turned around to go down the mountain. He no longer had the anxiety of the past, and no longer had the obsession to prove himself. Later, Zi'an put away his sharp edge, calmed down his heart, no longer argued with others, no longer blindly compared, he was calm and adaptable when encountering difficulties, worked down-to-earth, knew how to be content with contentment, and persisted in everything to the end. As time went by, although he did not gain earth-shattering fame, his life was stable and smooth, and his heart was peaceful and prosperous. He survived the war and chaos, and finally ushered in the bright future of life. And this fable of Qingxi Stone and Cloudside Pines has been passed down from generation to generation, warning the world: There is no need to chase the light of others, no need to deliberately prove yourself, learn to take root in silence, learn to use softness to overcome strength, learn to be content with contentment, learn to cultivate yourself deeply, stabilize your mind, and wait for the flowers to bloom. You will eventually live a unique scenery in the world and keep your own blessing and stability. All good luck in this world comes from a peaceful, steady, and inward-rooted heart. When the heart is settled, the road will be smooth, and when the heart is at peace, blessings will come.

78 世 History of World Civilizations (Second Edition) (Part 1, Part 2) Mark YaoHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted 154Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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The best years are when you are young, when you are light on your horse, you can see all the flowers in the world.

81 世 General History of the World Li NanHistorical937k WordsCompleted 2.2kReads9.5Score676Shelves

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📖Excellent, highly recommended. The first book tells the story of a 96-year-old man named Dugou who had a bumpy and legendary life. In the book, you can see the various schools in the eight gates of old China's rivers and lakes, you can see the intrigues and schemes in the rivers and lakes, and the various characters in the rivers and lakes of the Republic of China. You can observe a shocking rivers and lakes of the Republic of China at close range👍🏻

84 说 Talk About the Complete Biography of Tang Dynasty Rulian LaymanHistorical360k WordsCompleted 15Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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The charm of top-notch historical literature

87 合 Acacia Sect Waste Material Qin GengxinEastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted 1.4kReads7.2Score160Shelves

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[Thinking][Laughing][What][Shy][Laughing awkwardly][Making faces][Shy][Smiling][Making faces][Pouting][What][Thinking][Shy][Making faces] It's a bit more intensive. The IQ is online and the plot is not watery.

88 大 When the Stars Shine in the Song Dynasty (Part 1 and 2) Chen WangbeiHistorical287k WordsCompleted 142Reads9.3Score116Shelves

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History and culture, Chinese history has been completed, a good book with great potential

90 筑 The Secret Record of Building a House Lion PierModern Romance260k WordsOngoing 2Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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There is cultural color. Mrs. Wa's favorite general in the Ming Dynasty, the ghost and the architect fell in love.

91 商 The Legend of Shangqiao Read More in Your Free TimeHistorical257k WordsCompleted 7Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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When the Jin soldiers saw that their general had been captured, they immediately became confused. Wanyan Wuzhu saw two golden men being killed, struggling under Yang Jizhou's armpits, his helmet fell to the ground, and he saw only a head of black hair hanging down like splashed ink, flying in the wind and snow. Yang Jizhou lowered his head and saw that she was a stunningly beautiful woman with dark eyebrows and pink cheeks. He suddenly panicked in his heart. He was so tough and tender. He loosened his grip and let go. Wanyan Wuzhu's body was as light as a swallow. He rolled on the ground. A carp stood upright and soared into the sky. He held a short sword in his hand.

92 国 Outline of National History Qian MuHistorical412k WordsCompleted 2.3kReads9.4Score731Shelves

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Known as the country's suicide note, the outline of national history is a historical record that studies the relationship between heaven and man, understands the changes in ancient and modern times, and becomes a family story.

94 妖 Monster Code: Journey to the West Bai ZeEastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted 161Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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Interpreting famous works from another angle [note][note][note]

96 说 A Complete Biography of the Tang Dynasty - the Complete Version Qing Dynasty Legendary NovelsHistorical360k WordsCompleted 97Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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A masterpiece worth cherishing for a lifetime

97 明 Romance of the Sixteenth Dynasties of the Ming Palace Xu XiaotianHistorical751k WordsCompleted 93Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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Collection of historical masterpieces