Books About Politics 政治类的书

1. 1 开 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职？我转投纪委调查组 Second Master Jiangmen江门二爷Urban7.5M WordsOngoing His superior was under investigation, his girlfriend was cheating on him, and after being targeted by office rivals, he was forced onto leave. Yang Dong hit rock bottom from the start, never imagining that a phone call would change the course of his life. He was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team to save his superior, only to inadvertently trigger a massive storm. Yang Dong had this to say: "No need to panic. I'll have a cigarette and calm down first!" (No hare 533.5kReads9.3Score28.8kShelves

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   It's truly a fantastic read! The story explores how understanding the people's development philosophy influences Yang Dong's promotion, showcasing his growth step by step, his iron-fisted approach, his combination of kindness and severity, and his efforts to benefit the people. It emphasizes doing practical things for the people and standing on their side. It also demonstrates Yang Dong's wisdom in navigating the workplace, both openly and covertly, ultimately always for the people's benefit. (No system, single female lead, serious official romance)

2. 2 重 Reborn in 1976: From the Start, I Capture a Dragon on a Rainy Night 重生1976：开局雨夜擒龙 Autumn Wind Golden Valley秋风金谷Urban319k WordsOngoing For forty years, a duke and a marquis. Even a dream can be glorious. Reborn in a single day, tears fall on Chang'an's streets. See how Lu Chongyang turns the world upside down. A rewritten tale. 12.7kReads—Score646Shelves

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   Who put this book on my bookshelf? [Fear]

3. 3 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.1kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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   [Ruthless Intrigue + Hilarious Antics] Watch as Liu Bai, wielding the *Records of the Grand Historian* in one hand and the *Criminal Law* in the other, shocks the court with the massacre of 7,000 surrendered soldiers, buries Zhao Gao and the nobles of the six states, and even stuffs Xu Fu into a furnace for alchemy! While the entire Qin Dynasty condemns him as a tyrant, this descendant of Bai Qi calmly unfolds a world map: "Your Majesty, should our Qin city walls be built in a European style or a Western Regions style?" (Note: This book is known for its decisive and ruthless methods. It opens with the massacre of 7,000 rebellious surrendered soldiers, and later sees Zhao Gao killed in the Yiwen Palace and the remnants of the six states executed en masse, making him a veritable "Sixth-State Madman" in historical fiction. No female lead, purely a career-driven storyline; recommended to read with blood pressure medication.)

4. 4 公 Turning the Tables in the Civil Service Exam: Climbing the Ladder from the Interview Onward 公考逆袭：从面试开始一路攀登 Yuanming Xiaoyang元明小阳Urban3.3M WordsOngoing People's affections are as thin as paper, and the world changes like a new chess game with every turn. Li Xiuyuan starts at the grassroots level, driven by a desire to get ahead. He takes one steady step after another, climbing higher with every move! 742.1kReads9.2Score59.8kShelves

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   I think this book is great! Although I've only read part of it so far, I really like it. 🤭🤭

5. 5 官 Officialdom: Starting as a Village Official 官途：从村官开始 Although虽然Urban1.5M WordsCompleted (Period setting + urban + farming + no wish fulfillment) Wang Xinghan is reborn in 1990. In his previous life, he was a successful businessman, but he always felt that something was missing. Faced once again with a choice between government service and business, he finally understands that sharing joy is better than enjoying it alone. He resolutely chooses a career in government. This time, he'll turn his ideals into reality, bring prosperity to the people, and help them live in peace and conten 1.8kReads9.3Score208Shelves

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   🔥🔥🔥This book is absolutely fantastic, I highly recommend it! I read it straight through the entire night, 🔥🔥🔥 without even taking a sip of water, it was so addictive! 🔥🔥 It's so captivating! It feels like you're on a thrilling journey with the protagonist. This work is truly a masterpiece; the irresistible feeling is almost addictive! The plot is tight and fast-paced, every scene is cleverly designed, and every twist is brilliant. The protagonist is humorous and witty yet realistic, definitely not the kind of overly virtuous, saintly character you find annoying. If you don't like it, I'll call you daddy!

6. 6 第 Memoirs of the First World War (Two-Volume Set) 第一次世界大战回忆录（全两册） Winston Churchill温斯顿·丘吉尔Historical416k WordsCompleted Volume 1 of The World Crisis: Memoirs of the First World War (1911–1914) recounts European history from 1911 to 1914. In examining the true causes of World War I, Churchill reveals the historical roots of conflicting interests among the major capitalist powers since 1870, as well as the tangled web of international relations. He outlines the arms buildup and preparations for war in the years leading up to the conflict, and describes the frequent diplomatic activity of the two opposing blocs. Ch 67Reads9.2Score—Shelves
7. 7 经 Economic Warfare and the Economics of War 经济战争与战争经济 Karl Helfrich卡尔·赫弗里希Historical51k WordsCompleted This book examines Germany’s methods of warfare and economic policies during World War I, and explains two concepts: economic warfare and wartime economy. Economic warfare is war waged against an economy. One side in a conflict employs a series of military and political measures to weaken or destroy the enemy’s economic strength, ultimately tipping the course of the war in its favor. A wartime economy is an economy adapted to war. To break through an economic blockade imposed by the enemy or eas 159Reads8.1Score104Shelves
8. 8 二 Memoirs of the Second World War, Volumes 1 and 2 二战回忆录（上下） Winston S. Churchill温斯顿·S.丘吉尔Historical721k WordsCompleted Synopsis This memoir by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is an abridged version of his six-volume memoir, The Second World War, totaling 900,000 words. As a participant in World War II, a key figure in the decisive Allied victory, and one of the Big Three, Churchill draws on a wealth of authoritative firsthand sources. Writing in the first person, he offers a comprehensive, vivid, and authoritative account and analysis of the war, from its causes and course to the events that led 147Reads9.2Score—Shelves
9. 9 第 The Complete History of World War II (11-Book Set) 第二次世界大战全史（套装共11册） Arnold Toynbee阿诺德·汤因比Historical6.8M WordsCompleted This series covers international relations in the twentieth century. Its strengths include rich content, comprehensive source material, detailed notes, clear prose, and vivid storytelling. It cites a wealth of government documents, conference records, archival materials, and the private notes and memoirs of heads of state and other important figures. It offers a valuable reference on international relations in the nearly half-century since the end of World War I. The Survey of International Affa 618Reads9.4Score202Shelves
10. 10 大 Grand Diplomacy (Revised Edition) 大外交（修订版） Henry Kissinger亨利·基辛格Historical595k WordsCompleted Looking back over nearly three hundred years of history, from Cardinal Richelieu, the father of the modern state system, to Roosevelt and Stalin; from German unification and Germany’s two defeats to the beginning and end of the Cold War, this book draws on a wide range of sources to argue that the balance of power and the art of diplomacy have shaped the world order we live in. Drawing on his experience in international affairs, Henry Kissinger uses his extensive historical knowledge and a witty 170Reads9.1Score—Shelves
11. 11 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese Politics 中国政治五千年 Lü Simei吕思勉Historical123k WordsCompleted This book recounts the rise and fall of successive dynasties, what is commonly known as political history. Organized by era, it examines the successes and failures of political change from ancient times through the Republic of China. Ideas for reforming society emerged as early as the era of the pre-Qin philosophers, but progress ebbed and flowed, and reform remained limited until the end of the Western Han, when Wang Mang finally launched his reforms. Their failure led to the political maxim, “ 273Reads9.3Score134Shelves
12. 12 德 Memoirs of Kaiser Wilhelm II 德皇威廉二世回忆录 Wilhelm II威廉二世Historical160k WordsCompleted This book recounts the major historical events witnessed by Wilhelm II, the last ruler of the Second German Empire, during his exile in the Netherlands: German unification, the rise of the First German Empire, World War I, the German Revolution, and the fall of the First German Empire. How did Wilhelm II treat and judge Bismarck, the great architect of German unification and rise? Why were the First German Empire's diplomatic struggles so turbulent and fiercely contested under his leadership? Wh 139Reads9.2Score—Shelves
13. 13 中 The Political Gains and Losses of China's Dynasties 中国历代政治得失 Qian Mu钱穆Historical100k WordsCompleted Collected lectures by Mr. Qian Mu, Chinese Political Traditions Through the Ages offers concise overviews and comparisons of the political systems of the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It traces their changes and developments, and points out their advantages, disadvantages, gains, and losses. 5.4kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves

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14. 14 旧 The Old Regime and the Revolution 旧制度与大革命 Tocqueville托克维尔Historical177k WordsCompleted The Old Regime and the Revolution is widely recognized as a classic study of the French Revolution. Drawing on an analysis of a wealth of historical evidence, the author reveals the intrinsic links between the old regime and the Revolution. The French Revolution seemed intent on destroying the old order, yet it unknowingly inherited most of its emotions, customs, and ideas. Some institutions once thought to be achievements of the Revolution were, in fact, continuations and developments of the ol 82Reads9.0Score—Shelves
15. 15 战 Strategy: A History (Two-Volume Set) 战略：一部历史（全2册） Lawrence Friedman劳伦斯·弗里德曼Historical779k WordsCompleted Friedman begins with the origins of strategy, seeking profound insights in the Bible, ancient Greek mythology, Sun Tzu, and Machiavelli. He guides readers through works ranging from Carl von Clausewitz to the nuclear strategists of the 1950s, and on to the eras of counterinsurgency and the Revolution in Military Affairs. Starting with Marx’s revolutionary analysis of politics, he examines political strategy all the way through Barack Obama’s campaign for the U.S. presidency. He also presents a c 57Reads8.2Score—Shelves
16. 16 坠 The Sound of Falling Objects 坠物之声 Juan Gabriel Vasquez胡安·加夫列尔·巴斯克斯150k WordsCompleted In 2009, a hippopotamus that had once lived in Pablo Escobar's private zoo escaped and was shot dead. The news reminded Antonio Yammara of an old friend, the mysterious Ricardo Laverde. They met in a pool hall in 1995. Yammara was a young law professor, while Laverde was a down-and-out middle-aged man who had recently been released from prison. For a time, they grew close, nearly becoming confidants who knew each other's secrets. One day in 1996, they were caught in a street shooting. Laverde di 10Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Some political literature. The first is Miller's essays written during his political exile after World War II, when Romanian Germans were under surveillance and arrested. He was later sent to a Soviet labor camp and wrote the fifth book, *The Breathing Swing*. The second book, by Vargas Llosa, focuses on how Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic was overthrown. The third book is Vargas Llosa's representative work, questioning when Peru would fall from grace, weaving personal fate into the political currents of the era; its elaborate structure requires a certain level of expertise. The fourth book is an indoor Robinson Crusoe story by an Angolan writer, focusing on the shadow of sexual assault and the fear of civil war. The sixth book is Vázquez's indictment of the political violence of Colombian history, approaching the subject through personal history, using various voices to segment the rhythm and build up climaxes.

17. 17 政 Definitions of Political Science Terms 政治学科的名词解释 Koutian Wu Oh口天吴噢522k WordsCompleted Political science studies political phenomena, relationships, institutions, behavior, and laws. It covers concepts such as government, democracy, and the rule of law, laying the foundation for understanding social governance and the exercise of power. 116Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading is as its name suggests; it's a beginner's guide to learning.

18. 18 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
19. 19 赤 Red Sky: The Dynasty Cycle 赤霄：王朝周期律 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical342k WordsOngoing Note: This is an epic war story. Don’t see that the protagonists are two men and assume it’s the sort of “two male leads” story some female readers enjoy. It isn’t! There are two male protagonists named here only because there isn’t room to list more than a dozen. Each subsequent volume will have its own protagonist, and the complete story will feature more than a dozen protagonists. Each protagonist belongs to a different historical period. Faced with the crises of their time, whether struggles 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books place particular emphasis on political systems, financial conditions, and logistical support, even devoting considerable space to the implementation of political reforms. The author adheres to a people-centered historical perspective; the first book attempts to deconstruct the dynastic cycle through fragments of heroic epics. The second book elucidates the importance of checks and balances and the author's view of history as a people-centered perspective (not inherently virtuous and righteous, and often even ignorant, but undeniably determining the course of history).

20. 20 关 The Guanshan Pact 关山契 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical488k WordsCompleted On the western frontier, yellow sands bury the dead, and honor is as fragile as paper. The young Zhao Tianhao was merely a merchant’s son from Ping Wharf. With a heart full of sincerity, he kept his contracts, protected his family business, and brought peace to his neighbors. Yet the crushing might of the war-torn age destroyed his household, driving him to abandon trade and take up arms. He entered the death camp, managed military rations, trained a corps of death-defying soldiers, and defended 5.3kReads9.3Score577Shelves
21. 21 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban628k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13.1kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    A novel you can't put down

22. 22 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
23. 23 战 The Logic of War: From Prussia's Rise to the Two World Wars 战争的逻辑：从普鲁士崛起到两次世界大战 Su Yihai苏肄海Historical375k WordsCompleted Centered on German history, this book explores in detail the conflicts among Europe's great powers from the latter half of the nineteenth century through World War II, and the causes behind them. Beginning with the Franco-Prussian War, it offers a fresh analysis of the roots of both world wars. Rather than recounting the details of every battle, the author focuses on drawing lessons from the wars through broad historical, strategic, diplomatic, technological, and economic perspectives, and exami 497Reads9.3Score161Shelves

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    This is fucking political fiction! You can question me, but you can't question what I recommend. If you have any doubts, go find the author. (A sinister smile)

24. 24 世 A General History of the World (10 Volumes) 世界通史（全十册） Li Nan李楠Historical937k WordsCompleted This book explores the evolution of world history, the development of world civilizations, and their impact on modern society. Taking a global perspective, it focuses on influential historical events that helped shape the course of history. Its topics include primitive societies, ancient civilizations across Eurasia, early civilizations across Eurasia, the world beyond Eurasia, a world divided into regions, the rise of the West, a world ruled by Western powers, and the West's decline and success 2kReads9.5Score531Shelves
25. 25 1 1924: The Year That Changed Hitler's Fate 1924：改变希特勒命运的一年 Peter Ross Lanche彼得·罗斯·兰奇Historical174k WordsCompleted 1924 was a pivotal year for Hitler, for Germany, and for the entire world! Hitler had not yet seized power, but it was in this year that his thinking underwent a fundamental transformation: he began to call himself an infallible leader and even the savior of humanity! In reality, Hitler was isolated from society at the time, languishing in prison after the failed Beer Hall Putsch. Yet it was also the extensive reading, writing, trial, and speeches of that year that shaped his later ideas. No one —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
26. 26 丹 Forging the Soul with Brush and Ink: The Legend of Zhu Da, One of the Eight Great Masters of the Mountain 丹青铸魂：八大山人朱耷传奇 Ink-Dyed Moon Over the Autumn River墨染秋江月46k WordsCompleted Forging a Soul in Ink and Color: The Legend of Zhu Da, the Eight Greats of the Mountain of Eight 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The last royal descendant...

27. 27 八 The Eight Great Masters of the Mountain: Laughing and Weeping, Zhu Da, the Eccentric Genius of Painting 八大山人哭之笑之——画坛怪杰朱耷 Jiang Kongqing江空青Historical8k WordsCompleted Bada Shanren Weeps and Laughs: Zhu Da, the Eccentric Genius of the Art World 4Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 元 Collected Yuan Dynasty Vernacular Inscriptions, Revised Edition 元代白话碑集录（修订版） Cai Meibiao蔡美彪124k WordsCompleted Most of the inscriptions on Yuan-dynasty vernacular steles are translations of official documents originally written in Mongolian during the Yuan dynasty. They are valuable primary historical sources. The value of these steles can be explained from both linguistic and historical perspectives. First, their linguistic value: most Yuan-dynasty official documents were initially written in Mongolian and then translated into vernacular Chinese. Although, owing to the limitations of the translators, th 2Reads8.8Score—Shelves
29. 29 謇 Miscellaneous Notes from the Jian Studio 謇斋琐缀录 Yin Zhi尹直Historical54k WordsCompleted Jianzai Suo Zhui Lu is a collection of miscellaneous historical notes by the Ming-dynasty scholar Yin Zhi (courtesy name Zhengyan, from Taihe, Jiangxi; 1427–1511). Consisting of approximately eight volumes, it is an important work in the tradition of classical notes and miscellaneous records. Yin Zhi had a distinguished and varied career: he passed the highest imperial examination and held posts including Hanlin Academician and Minister of War. A highly regarded scholar and official in the mid-M 1Reads7.8Score—Shelves
30. 30 御 Imperially Commissioned Great Announcements, Free Public-Domain Edition 御制大诰（免费公版书） Zhu Yuanzhang朱元璋Historical19k WordsCompleted A penal code of the Ming dynasty, also known as the Great Pronouncements of the Ming, written by Zhu Yuanzhang himself. It consists of three parts: The Great Pronouncements, Supplement to the Great Pronouncements, and Third Collection of the Great Pronouncements. The Great Pronouncements contains 74 articles and was promulgated in 1385; the Supplement contains 87 articles and was published in 1386; the Third Collection contains 43 articles and was issued in 1386. Much of The Great Pronouncements 220Reads8.3Score—Shelves
31. 31 丝 Splendor on the Silk Road: Dunhuang Caisson Ceilings (Two-Volume Set) 丝路上的华美：敦煌藻井（套装2册） Yang Dongmiao杨东苗24k WordsCompleted A specialist reference book featuring reconstructed designs of Dunhuang caisson ceilings. [Editor's Recommendations] ⭐ Comprehensive coverage and detailed reconstructions. This book brings together representative caisson ceiling and square-ceiling designs from Dunhuang, spanning historical periods from the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Yuan Dynasty. It includes both complete designs and enlarged details for readers to consult. ⭐ Expert commentary and authoritative interpretation. Leadin 8Reads8.3Score—Shelves
32. 32 中 Legends and Culture of China's Famous Buddhist Temples 中国佛教名寺文化传奇 Gao Yongli高永立179k WordsCompleted This book covers cultural legends associated with China's Five Great Mountains, famous Buddhist mountains, ancient battle passes, ancient strategic passes, natural fortress passes, the Four Great Monasteries, thousand-year-old temples, famous Buddhist temples, famous Tibetan Buddhist temples, and stele forests and ancestral temples. 9Reads8.0Score—Shelves
33. 33 官 The Bearing of a Soldier on the Official Path 官道之军人风采 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The political arena is a battlefield, but Chen Feng insists on meeting it head-on with a soldier's iron will! No rebirth, no System, no golden finger. He relies on sheer intelligence to fight back! While others depend on connections to win political battles, Chen Feng uses the battlefield-honed skill of “anticipating your anticipation.” After all, if he can dodge bullets, why fear your backstabbing? From a hail of gunfire to mountains of paperwork, he holds fast to a soldier's spirit with one ha 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥 [Highly Recommended] "The Iron-Blooded Journey of Officialdom" and "The Middle East Chronicles of Officialdom" Novels depicting the Middle East are already rare, but those that seamlessly blend great power struggles, court intrigue, and battlefield brutality are even rarer. The first book follows Chen Feng's journey from zero to one—fast, ruthless, and precise. The second book truly showcases the author's skill—realistically depicting the power structure of the Middle East and his rise amidst chaos. The author portrays great power struggles as close-quarters combat, unhurried yet deadly. A political intrigue novel of this caliber is definitely worth following. [Already hooked][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Original novel enthusiast]

34. 34 官 The Political Storm in Central Eastwind 官道之中东风云 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban634k WordsOngoing The second installment of The Official’s Path, Middle East Turmoil, is officially underway. A fictional kingdom in the Middle East, set against a realistic geopolitical backdrop. Political intrigue, military conflict, and romance advance on three fronts. Chen Feng, a grassroots official from Huaxia, transforms into a Middle Eastern prince. With an iron fist, he stirs up turmoil among the nations; with political acumen, he reshapes the kingdom’s fate. A new era of chaos in the Middle East and a 2kReads7.2Score301Shelves
35. 35 官 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban219k WordsCompleted Peng Zijuan’s Notes on Climbing the Career Ladder Peng Zijuan was an ordinary female official who had hoped to lead a quiet life. But her husband, Wu Dashan, chose a rich woman over her and divorced her. Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. Why are you always thinking about becoming an official?” Peng Zijuan replied, “That’s right. I want to become an official!” Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. You should stay home and take care of the kids. Stop thinking about becoming an official all the time!” Pe 1.4kReads6.7Score102Shelves

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    That's great! Excellent!

36. 36 官 The Official’s Ladder: The Secrets of Power! 官梯，权力的奥秘！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ten Rungs on the Official Ladder. Liu Feng’s career hits a wall, plunging him into the lowest point of his life. At the place where he’s been demoted, he unexpectedly runs into an old acquaintance. From then on, his path through life is smooth sailing. 605Reads—Score108Shelves
37. 37 红 The Red-Blooded Heir 红色子弟 Brother Longcheng Yifang龙城一方哥Urban1.2M WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 14.4kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves

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    The car that took Wen Tao to the Longwan Town branch of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong Province dropped him off at the Provincial Party Committee compound. At a newsstand outside the compound, Wen Tao, for the first time ever, bought a pack of good cigarettes—a five-yuan pack of Red General cigarettes. For Wen Tao now, five yuan for Red General cigarettes was considered a good cigarette.

38. 38 重 Reborn as a Civil Servant: A Peak Career from Day One 重生公务员之出道即巅峰 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban1.2M WordsCompleted "Zhao Shuyan, you useless coward. Let's get a divorce!" "With your abilities, how did you ever manage to become a civil servant?" … What is life in the political arena really like? Watch as reborn Zhao Shuyan starts out at the county Party committee compound and turns his career into a legend, reaching the peak from the moment he makes his debut! 1.1kReads8.5Score101Shelves
39. 39 印 A General History of India 印度通史 Lin Tai林太Historical425k WordsCompleted This book traces the formation and development of modern India, from the geographical region of India to the country it is today; the birth of Indian civilization and its ability to embrace diverse influences, carry on its traditions, renew itself, and flourish; the achievements in governance and warfare of the rulers who commanded respect far and wide, from the Kingdom of Magadha and the Maurya Empire to the Mughal Empire; and the great-power ambitions pursued by the governments of Gandhi, Nehr 73Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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40. 40 印 Five Thousand Years of Indian History 印度五千年史 Planting Trees in the Mountains山泽种树Historical174k WordsCompleted This book provides a concise overview of India's five-thousand-year history. Its main narrative follows the succession of dynasties, covering ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history. The section on ancient history begins with India in the Stone Age, describing the lives of its indigenous peoples, Aryan culture, and Vedic religion. It then covers the two great epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, which emerged during India's age of epic and philosophy, as well as the Vedic collections, B 450Reads9.0Score146Shelves
41. 41 刻 Rigid Justice 刻板正义 Rielgon Can't Write Books瑞尔贡不会写书Urban1.3M WordsOngoing If you were born to be humanity’s savior, destined to sacrifice yourself, would you accept your mission? [Great Calamities] are extinction-level natural disasters that occur every few years: tsunamis, meteorites, swarms of insects, collapsing stars. Only the most powerful superhuman, known as [Justice], can end them by offering up their life. Against this backdrop, humanity has developed all kinds of unique social systems, and the world’s balance of power and relations between nations have bec 698Reads8.6Score106Shelves

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    Fantasy Politics: A world with a savior, the international political landscape surrounding the savior, and various political phenomena and concepts unique to this world.

42. 42 品 A Taste of the Three Kingdoms 品煮三国 Duan Wujun段武军Historical83k WordsCompleted This book is divided into two parts: “A Collection of Examined Events” and “Portraits of Historical Figures.” The first investigates the truth behind puzzling events and explores the roots of historical errors. The second restores the true faces of influential figures and evaluates their merits and faults. 5Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Your Majesty's Glory

43. 43 荀 Xun Yu, Volume One 荀彧 上 Tang Jiaxin唐佳新Historical167k WordsCompleted In the late Eastern Han dynasty, warlords carved up the realm, attacking and annexing one another. The imperial court was corrupt, relatives of the empress and eunuchs meddled in government, and the country was in turmoil. Xun Yu rose to prominence amid this chaos and was hailed as a man of exceptional ability, fit to serve as a king's chief adviser. Gifted from a young age and recommended by a renowned scholar, he was nominated as a Filial and Incorruptible candidate in the first year of the Yo 84Reads8.8Score—Shelves
44. 44 荀 Xun Yu 荀彧 Maybe It's the Wind是风吧29k WordsCompleted Xun Yu 18Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 汉 The Upheaval at the End of the Han: Cao Cao's Rise and Dong Zhuo's Death 汉末之变：曹操发迹与董卓之死 Liu Sanjie刘三解Historical260k WordsCompleted The book focuses on Cao Cao and Dong Zhuo before the third year of the Chuping era (192), with the theme “The True Faces of Usurpers.” It explores the different choices made by these two powerful late-Han ministers, who held the emperor and court in the palm of their hands, amid the chaos at the end of the Han dynasty. It also examines the complex sides of such heroes as He Jin, Wang Yun, Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shu against the backdrop of an era of great upheaval. Dong Zhuo entered the capital, dep 23Reads8.7Score—Shelves
46. 46 三 New Perspectives on the History of the Three Kingdoms 三国史新论 Liang Mancang梁满仓Historical132k WordsCompleted Mr. Liang Mancang is an expert on the Three Kingdoms, Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern dynasties. He has spent many years researching the history of the Three Kingdoms and has broad influence among both scholars and general readers. This book brings together fifteen of his articles on Three Kingdoms history, focusing mainly on historical figures. Written in an accessible style, it uses stories about people from the past to explore historical events. Moving beyond the stereotyped, formulaic po 11Reads8.3Score—Shelves
47. 47 卑 The Despicable Saint: Cao Cao, Complete Collector's Edition (10 Volumes) 卑鄙的圣人：曹操珍藏版大全集（全十册） Wang Xiaolei王晓磊Historical2.3M WordsCompleted The most realistic, vivid, and complete biography of Cao Cao ever written. This classic work of history has sold more than 2.5 million copies! The Despicable Sage: Cao Cao: Each episode lays bare the despicable, treacherous, and ruthless schemes Cao Cao used to subdue the heroes of the Three Kingdoms; every page is steeped in the tenderness, benevolence, and sage-like compassion with which he cared for the people. The Despicable Sage: Cao Cao 2: Suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion, his ideal 880Reads9.5Score200Shelves
48. 48 这 The Real Story of the Three Kingdoms, Volumes One and Two 这才是三国（上下册） Hermit of Bird Mountain鸟山居士Historical654k WordsCompleted This is a popular history book written in vernacular Chinese. Drawing on authoritative histories such as Records of the Three Kingdoms, Zizhi Tongjian, Annotations to the Records of the Three Kingdoms, A History of Wars in China Through the Ages, and Book of Jin, it follows a chronological sequence and uses witty, lively language to recount the people and events from the Yellow Turban Rebellion in 184 to the unification of the realm by the Western Jin in 280. It details the differences between t 208Reads9.3Score115Shelves
49. 49 大 Grand Strategy: The Wisdom of Three Kingdoms Diplomacy 大谋略：三国外交智慧书 Zhang Cheng张程Historical153k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms was an age of achievement and heroic legend, an age of bloodshed in which new life was forged on the blade, and an age endlessly embellished with myths and mysteries. It pushed human cunning and calculation to unprecedented heights. This book is the first to reconstruct the conflicts and drama of the Three Kingdoms from the perspective of diplomatic struggles. The tripartite balance between Wei, Shu, and Wu emerged from the contest for supremacy among the warlords at the end o 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves
50. 50 读 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can't Stop After One Page (3-Book Set) 读一页就上瘾的三国史（全3册） Moon Gazing at the Eastern Mountain月望东山Historical545k WordsCompleted A Page-Turning History of the Three Kingdoms is a popular history series about the Three Kingdoms, consisting of three volumes. The series covers the sixty years from Liu Bei declaring himself emperor in 221 to the unification of the Three Kingdoms under the Jin in 280. It was an age of rival kingdoms and rising heroes, when victory depended on strength and strategy. Using the history of the Three Kingdoms as its backbone, the book employs novelistic prose to bring to life the era’s many heroes 90Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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