Masterpieces, History and Culture, World Masterpieces

9 从 From Pangu to Puyi Wang WeishengHistorical2.1M WordsOngoing 4.7kReads8.3Score536Shelves

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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.

10 神 Psychic Cecilia PotatoesEastern Fantasy212k WordsOngoing 2.2MReads9.0Score303kShelves

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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.

13 冒 Pretending to Be Surnamed Langya Eastern Zhou Gongzi NanHistorical1.5M WordsOngoing 1.7MReads9.7Score120.1kShelves

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World classics are not considered real history and culture

17 大 The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty over Three Hundred Years: Reading the History of the Tang Dynasty over a Thousand Years at a Glance Cai DongfanHistorical624k WordsCompleted 11Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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Reading more classics is good for the body and mind [Thinking]

23 四 The Secret History of the Four Beauties The Eunuch Master of Ancient Wu SuHistorical103k WordsCompleted 395Reads9.2Score103Shelves

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Chinese, but also the world, yyds!

29 异 A Long Journey to Another World The Mountain and the Moon Don't Know YouEastern Fantasy740k WordsOngoing 4.1kReads5.8Score190Shelves

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How about trying this one? Absolutely immortal! The further back you look, the more exciting it becomes! Every starting story and character appearance are interconnected by ultimate cause and effect. I would like to recommend to my family what I consider to be one of the most beautiful novels about another world. It has a high-octane plot, logical and harmonious ingenuity, and ultimate aesthetic skills. It is definitely the most worth-read novel this year.

31 前 Popular Romance of the Former Han Dynasty Cai DongfanHistorical563k WordsCompleted 87Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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Not only for China, but also for the world, yyds!

32 后 Popular Romance of the Later Han Dynasty Cai DongfanHistorical582k WordsCompleted 30Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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It's all there, it's all there, it's complete.

44 东 Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Dynasties Feng MenglongHistorical677k WordsCompleted 106Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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It's really hard for me, Peppa Pig. Who to choose or not to choose is a question.

62 中 Li Hongzhang, One of the Four Famous Ministers of ZTE Liang QichaoHistorical64k WordsCompleted 2Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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A non-detour guide to life, a life manual that ordinary people can understand

101 半 Half-Hour History of the Comic World Chen LeiHistorical51k WordsCompleted 589Reads9.5Score255Shelves

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For more good books, come to my bookshelf to find them.

106 曾 Zeng Guofan's Academic Methods Vu ChifuHistorical77k WordsCompleted 343Reads9.0Score207Shelves

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Just look at my book recommendation records and you'll know what genres I like.

107 一 A History of China That Is Addictive Once You Read It Yan'an in JulyHistorical892k WordsCompleted 38.2kReads9.5Score6.2kShelves

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It belongs to China and it belongs to the world

124 改 Real Life Record Light of TaoUrban1.3M WordsCompleted 620.7kReads9.6Score121.3kShelves

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The first book feels very real, a novel, and the second book, the Book of Changes, a classic of Chinese studies, tells Chinese studies in an easy-to-understand language, making it easier to understand and very daily.

140 半 Half-Hour Comic Book History of China (Five Volumes) BastardHistorical149k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.6Score1kShelves

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Draw on the power of the Nine Thousand Miles Wind Peng Zhengzhi from the classics!

188 瓦 Romance of Wagangzhai Liang LangchuanHistorical74k WordsCompleted 524Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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Classical must-read books📚📚📚Classic chanting and spreading

204 中 Unsolved Mysteries in Chinese History Kudingcha 2024Historical2.7M WordsCompleted 168Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Read historical stories and increase your historical knowledge

223 百 A Century of History of the Rise and Fall of the Late Qing Dynasty Cai DongfanHistorical365k WordsCompleted 24Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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Chinese classic history science

224 中 Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture Li RanHistorical839k WordsCompleted 130Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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Knowledge enters the mind in an incredible way [full] [full] [full]

227 红 Red Wall Secrets: a Complete Unabridged History of China (Full Unabridged Version) Xu XiaotianHistorical2.7M WordsCompleted 1.9kReads9.3Score370Shelves

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The charm of top historical texts

262 中 Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture Wang LiHistorical132k WordsCompleted —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Classics, history and culture, recommended world classics!

266 中 1000 Questions About Chinese History Fish in WaterHistorical394k WordsCompleted 60.2kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves

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Classics, history and culture, recommended world masterpieces!

273 人 A Guide to Human Enlightenment and Becoming an Immortal Ouyang Rice CrackersEastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted 1.2kReads5.8Score129Shelves

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

274 大 Ming Dynasty Liu HepingHistorical653k WordsCompleted 37.3kReads9.6Score7.7kShelves

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"Half of the Analects governs the world" Whether it is to improve self-cultivation or leadership, or even to grasp the entire connotation of Chinese culture, it is recommended to read "The Analects of Confucius". If you feel that the general version is a bit advanced and boring, you can read "The Analects of Confucius" by Nan Huaijin. It has the original text, the author's unique understanding, the language is popular, and there is also analysis based on his own examples. It is very good! If you want to read something more accessible, you can read the "Half-hour Comic "The Analects of Confucius"", which uses a funny way to interpret classic characters and important chapters in "The Analects of Confucius". In terms of history, I highly recommend "The Ming Dynasty" for its beautiful language and vivid characters. As for world famous books, you can first read "David Copperfield" to experience kindness and perseverance.

289 大 The Qin Dynasty (Four Volumes) Wang XinlongHistorical594k WordsCompleted 110Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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It tells the story of the rise of the Qin Dynasty among the great powers and the process of establishing a powerful unified dynasty, showing the strong survival spirit of the Chinese nation in that era.

303 大 Qing Purple Robe Sun YidingHistorical187k WordsCompleted 60Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Recommended historical novels and literary classics

307 人 Awakening in the World: Wisdom from Zizhi TianmengpiaoxiangHistorical3.1M WordsOngoing 906Reads8.0Score100Shelves

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Learn from history! 5000 Years of China, the most essential learning case! The highest wisdom is condensed. Emperors and generals will teach you personally, and you will benefit from it for a lifetime! A must-read for those who want to read! See all the prosperity of the world in one night! Dig out the wisdom of life from "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", with more than one million words of historical experience, which is priceless! Still worried about not being able to read "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"? This book "The Awakening of the World: The Wisdom of Zizhi Tongjian" directly helps you to open up the two channels of history, Ren and Du! It is said that "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" is a treasure house of wisdom for thousands of years, but the complicated dynasty changes and confusing character relationships always make people give up after reading it halfway? This book is specifically designed to help you avoid the maze of history - it doesn't worry about the year of the war or the deployment of troops, but only picks out the most practical core wisdom to explain it thoroughly! Want to know how to lead a team? Watching Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty use talented people to create a prosperous world, favoring treacherous ministers and causing turmoil, you can instantly learn how to employ people; want to avoid pitfalls in the workplace? Zhao Kuo, who "talks on paper", tells you a painful lesson: how dangerous it is for theory to be divorced from practice. The book selects allusions such as "Living on the fuel and tasting courage" and "Working hard to govern", turning boring history into vivid cases. Whether it is governing the country or a family or work and life, you can find reusable wisdom. New readers can easily get started, while old readers can dig out in-depth information, so that you no longer have to read history superficially, and truly turn thousands of years of wisdom into life confidence - you can see the emperors and generals at a glance!

312 太 Taishang Laojun's Taoist Heart Is True Stay Still SometimesEastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted 1.8kReads6.7Score427Shelves

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313 历 Collection of History That Cannot Bear to Be Read Carefully Zhao YueHistorical359k WordsCompleted 1.7kReads9.1Score437Shelves

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"History Can't Bear to Look Closely" uses a unique perspective to unearth historical details that have been forgotten or misunderstood, and uses vivid and interesting language to present the cruel and true history. Whether it is the secrets of the ancient palace or the changes in modern times, the book uses an in-depth and simple way to allow readers to re-examine history and understand the truth hidden behind it. This book can not only stimulate your interest in history, but also give you a deeper understanding and thinking about history. It is worth reading.

326 毛 Mao Zedong's Last Ten Years Chen ChangjiangHistorical165k WordsCompleted 5kReads5.8Score1kShelves

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

335 三 Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Vernacular [Original Work Without Deletions] Mamoru'sHistorical788k WordsCompleted 480Reads7.6Score100Shelves

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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

342 趣 Interesting Facts About the Song Dynasty Historical Military ArchivesHistorical696k WordsCompleted 2.7kReads9.4Score176Shelves

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Understand history, characters, and increase knowledge