Books Based on Real History or True Stories 真实历史的书，或者真实故事改编的

1. 1 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 948.8kReads9.6Score117.8kShelves

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   The author, sentenced to seven years, has been released and started writing novels again. He's from the same era as Nanpai Sanshu (the author's pen name), but unfortunately, while Sanshu wasn't arrested, the author was. The novel's content is absolutely true; many strange events that happened locally are depicted in the novel, and many locals agree with this. The novel's content is not fictional; if there are any unrealistic elements, then it's probably half true and half false. I highly recommend all book lovers to read it.

2. 2 千 The Legendary Han Xin, the Greatest General of All Time 千古第一将韩信之千古传奇 Wuchuan Hua无船滑Eastern Fantasy439k WordsCompleted Han Xin was born a beggar, so where did he learn his astonishing military strategies? Where did he master such superb swordsmanship? How did he win every battle without a single defeat? Why were his victories so decisive, with large-scale clashes against his opponents so rare? How were his battlefield instincts and judgments so precise? This book recounts every one of Han Xin’s legendary exploits in detail. 3.9kReads8.4Score353Shelves

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   The plot is full of twists and turns, and Han Xin truly lives up to his reputation as a military genius. The book skillfully blends history, legend, and fantasy in its depiction of Han Xin's legendary rise to power, with a particularly brilliant portrayal of the art of war. Han Xin's legendary life ends because of his loved ones, revealing the depths of human nature.

3. 3 那 Those Memories Haven't Faded Like Smoke 那些往事并不如烟 Win People Over with Virtue915以德服人915Urban851k WordsCompleted Based on true historical events, this book recounts how Chinese public security and political security agents in the 1960s used extraordinary methods to endure humiliation and infiltrate enemy intelligence organizations in Taiwan. They remained undercover for more than twenty years, making major contributions to national security. The story paints a sweeping historical panorama. Its twists and turns are vivid and compelling, and its main events are adapted from historical fact. Rich in the spiri 558Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   Based entirely on true historical events and figures, the film depicts the real undercover life during a special era, spanning thirty years of covert struggle, and commemorates the unsung heroes of the Republic's difficult years.

4. 4 祖 Ancestor! You're Choosing Consorts? A History Cheat Is Here! 祖宗诶！选妃呢？历史作弊器来喽 Steamed Bun with Red Bean Paste馒头豆沙包Urban1.0M WordsCompleted If you could transmigrate through time and change history, what would you do? "I'd tell the Yongzheng Emperor to stop picking consorts! The West was industrializing at the same time. If he'd worked harder, gotten his act together, and focused more on science, we'd be the ones working four days on, three days off by now!" "If I could transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty, I'd make sure Zhu Qizhen never took the throne. Then maybe the Ming wouldn't have fallen! Long live the Ming for a thousand gener 4.7kReads9.2Score479Shelves

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   The protagonist travels through time and changes history—real history, not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. It lets you truly feel the small changes that ordinary people can make in the social context of their time.

5. 5 真 True Crime Files 真实罪案录 Fang Xiaotang方小糖Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted No more talk, let’s get straight to the cases... The most horrifying family massacre; A couple dismembered; A string of murders involving silver; Brutal bandits, demons, kings of murder... Over 100 true crime stories... (Some people in this book are referred to by aliases.) 12.6kReads8.8Score763Shelves

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   Based on a true story; proceed with caution if you are easily frightened. [Petrified]

6. 6 缅 Northern Myanmar: I’m Never Going Back, Not Even in My Next Life 缅北！下辈子再也不去了 Li Shiqi, Who Writes Novels写小说的李十七Urban178k WordsCompleted [No System + Not a Doormat + Decisive and Ruthless + Sharp-Witted + Exposes Human Nature + Escape from Northern Myanmar] Don’t go to Northern Myanmar! Don’t go to Northern Myanmar! Don’t go to Northern Myanmar! Whatever the reason, never go to Northern Myanmar in this lifetime. This is a warning from someone lucky enough to have escaped Northern Myanmar alive! This book is based on real events. 3.8kReads8.8Score266Shelves
7. 7 三 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms' Supporting Cast 三国配角演义 Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical171k WordsCompleted In the turbulent Three Kingdoms era, alongside familiar names like Cao Cao, Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, and Zhou Yu, there were countless supporting figures with joys and sorrows of their own. Drawing on scattered historical records, the author imagines the stories of these lesser-known characters. Street Pavilion revisits the incident of Ma Su's loss of the street pavilion, questioning what became of him before finally revealing the truth buried beneath the Battle of Jieting. A Night at B 904Reads9.5Score211Shelves

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   I highly recommend the novel *Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Supporting Characters*! In this book, the author presents the often-overlooked supporting characters of the Three Kingdoms period from a unique perspective. They are no longer vague figures in the long river of history, but possess rich inner worlds and vivid images. The plot is exciting and full of twists and turns! Through in-depth exploration of the stories of these supporting characters, the book unveils a little-known side of Three Kingdoms history. Each story is like a dazzling pearl, stringing together that magnificent era. From the ups and downs of the fates of overlooked minor figures to their helplessness and choices in the torrent of history, every plot is breathtaking. It breaks our preconceived notions about the Three Kingdoms story, making these supporting characters the protagonists on the stage, showcasing a different kind of charm. *Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Supporting Characters* takes you into a completely new Three Kingdoms world, allowing you to re-examine that turbulent history. Once you open it, you will be captivated by its exciting plot and unique perspective, immersing yourself in the unique charm of Three Kingdoms history!

8. 8 视 Videos Connect the Dynasties: From the Start, I Edited a Tribute to History’s Greatest Emperor! 视频通万朝，开局剪辑千古一帝！ Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Gao Yang accidentally discovers a piece of software on his computer called Editing Across Ten Thousand Dynasties. It claims that any video uploaded can be seen by everyone across all the dynasties. That means emperors from every dynasty, historical figures, and more. Thinking he'd upload a few videos just for fun, Gao Yang posts lists of the greatest emperors of all time, the top ten strategists, the top ten commanders, and so on. But gradually, Gao Yang stops holding back... Lists exposing the 12.1kReads9.0Score755Shelves

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   Following a comprehensive review of historical figures: Qin Shi Huang beheaded Zhao Gao, Huo Qubing lived to a ripe old age, the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu waged wars against foreign powers, Qin Hui was executed by the emperor… Chinese history continues to branch out, with a long and rich history.

9. 9 大 Great Tang: The Idle Prince Whose Thoughts Li Er Secretly Hears 大唐：咸鱼皇子，被李二偷听心声 March Xihe三月羲和Historical1.1M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to the Tang dynasty and became Prince Li You. After his Daily Good Deed Sign-In System activated, all he had to do was help an old lady cross the street each day to get something good. He immediately decided to stop striving. But just as he had chosen to lie flat and become a lazy fish, Li Er happened to hear his inner thoughts. "The treasury is running low, and we're completely out of money! I can only ask the aristocratic clans for a loan." [Heh! When you run out of money, you 259Reads8.2Score—Shelves
10. 10 此 In This Life, I'll Only Be a Carefree Prince 此生只做逍遥王 Autumn Corn Harvest秋收玉米Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Gu Xing transmigrated, and at first thought he was the chosen one. He gave everything and schemed through his entire life, only to end up alone with nothing but a cup of poisoned wine. When time rewound and he got a second chance, Gu Xing straightened out his priorities and decided to lie flat. Whoever wanted that throne could have it. He certainly wasn't taking it. Starting over, Gu Xing had just one thought: he'd spent his previous life fighting wars. Wasn't it time to enjoy himself in this o 2.9kReads8.4Score160Shelves
11. 11 我 I Just Want to Be a Carefree Prince 我只想当个咸鱼王爷 A Leisurely Soul Beyond the Frontier塞外闲人一枚Historical2.9M WordsOngoing A new author with a new book. Chen Qi, a third-year archaeology student at Yanjing University, falls into a bottomless pit during an archaeological fieldwork internship while trying to save a couple on his team... When he regains consciousness, he finds himself a naked baby... He has transmigrated! After transmigrating, Chen Qi becomes the third prince of the Great Yuan Empire. To avoid the palace intrigue, he leaves the palace and sets out on a wondrous journey through another world! 315Reads7.1Score—Shelves
12. 12 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Five Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全五册） Er Hunzi二混子Historical149k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and master three thousand years of history, with a crystal-clear timeline you can recite backward as soon as you finish. Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with impressive clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like a classroom; the Qin dynasty burned brightly and died young; the Three Kingdoms era came down to three great battles; the chaotic Wei and Jin period was full of oddbal 2.3kReads9.6Score555Shelves

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    Comics explain history with humor, revealing truths from unofficial histories with great interest. The turbulent Republican era is vividly portrayed; let's explore the mysteries of history together through books. [Reflection]

13. 13 野 Unofficial History Isn't Necessarily False 野史未必假 Wang Lei王磊Historical151k WordsCompleted [The full-cast audio edition is now available. Give it a listen!] From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties, discover the truth behind popular unofficial histories! This book examines 22 popular historical tales from China’s earliest dynasties through the Ming and Qing, using vivid reconstructions, close study of historical sources, and logical analysis to uncover the truth behind them. Was Qin Shi Huang’s biological father Lü Buwei? Did Emperor Taizong of Song m 30.6kReads9.6Score5.3kShelves
14. 14 历 History Is So Interesting 历史这么有意思 Teacher Wang, the History Buff讲历史的王老师Historical129k WordsCompleted The English word for history is “history.” Split it apart, and you get “Hi, Story.” Through stories, explore the joys and sorrows of five thousand years of Chinese civilization. How do you tell a good story? How do you bring history to life? ★ Characters: Find the people whose actions alone shook generations to come, and put them at the center of the story. We are moved by history first and foremost because we are moved by them; ★ Plot: Unearth the major historical events behind each figure, tra 912Reads9.4Score229Shelves
15. 15 历 The Republic of China, Buried Deep in History (3 Volumes) 历史深处的民国（共3册） Jiang Cheng江城Historical612k WordsCompleted This is a gripping history of the official record from 1840 to 1925, a sweeping work that offers a comprehensive interpretation of late Qing China, the Republic, and the War of Resistance. No book about the Republic of China has ever explained this period as comprehensively, truthfully, clearly, and engagingly as "The Republic of China in the Depths of History". For that reason, "The Republic of China in the Depths of History" is the top choice for the tens of millions of Chinese enthusiasts of 15.8kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
16. 16 历 The Truth of History 历史真相 Editorial Committee of The World in Pictures: Exploration and Discovery Series《图说天下·探索发现系列》编委会Historical147k WordsCompleted Across the ages and over thousands of miles, we seek dreams at the pinnacle of civilization, marvel at the splendor of its treasures, feel the mystery of its hidden history, are astonished by discoveries without precedent, and ponder unsolved cases. From the secretive halls of China's imperial palaces to the vanishing traces of ancient civilizations and lost treasures, stories of the past tug at our heartstrings and draw us in. Countless secrets lie buried in ancient tombs, and every national tr 118Reads9.2Score—Shelves
17. 17 历 The Texture of History (Six-Volume Set) 历史的温度（全六册） Zhang Wei张玮Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Do even brilliant scholars and Hanlin academicians face uncertainty and difficult choices? Can executives or intellectuals ever escape the temptations of human nature? Should you become emperor or serve as an imperial tutor, advance or retreat? Should you risk your life in battle or surrender? These were choices faced by countless historical figures, and they are choices we still often face today. There are always times when we find ourselves at a crossroads, forced to decide. When we read histo 447Reads9.5Score100Shelves
18. 18 历 The Chessboard of History 历史的棋局 National Humanities and History国家人文历史Historical241k WordsCompleted History is like a game of chess. The times have changed, so what can the games of the past still teach us? Why did Liu Bang slaughter his meritorious officials after founding the Han dynasty? What were the Eastern Han scholars, eunuchs, and powerful in-laws really fighting over? Why did the Northern Wei dynasty’s “honor the son, execute the mother” rule lead to empress dowagers taking power? With Li Shimin and Wu Zetian both in the spotlight, was Li Zhi really weak and helpless? Why did eunuchs 285Reads9.4Score100Shelves
19. 19 战 A Soldier’s Mess: Legendary Wartime Cuisine of World War II 战士的餐桌：二战各国战地饮食传奇 Cong Pi丛丕Historical244k WordsCompleted Explore World War II through the dining table, and military history through food! A fascinating read for both casual readers and experts. Discover the flavors behind the battles of World War II and the distinctive military rations of Britain, America, the Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, and Japan! The Warrior's Table focuses on wartime food during World War II. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, it selects dozens of fascinating stories about food to portray the diets of soldiers and civili 2.3kReads9.5Score513Shelves

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    Looking at World War II through the dining table, discussing military history through food. Showcasing the culinary delights behind the battlefields of WWII, revealing the unique military rations of Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, and Japan! ~ What kind of last meals did Hitler and Mussolini eat before they met their end?

20. 20 现 A Modern Life 现代人一生 Dongdong Mall冬冬商城Urban222k WordsOngoing This is a book based on my true story! To protect everyone's privacy, all real names have been changed. Me: Jia Chenyang Elementary school classmates: Hou Qianyi, Wang Siyu, Lan Mengpei, Wang Wei Coworkers: Wu Dongxue, Wu Wei Girlfriends: Ding Han, Wang Lin, Wang Juan Friend: Han Xiaoxuan 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It is a book based on true stories of modern people. It is not finished; it will only end when life ends.

21. 21 从 Once Upon a Scholar: The Wei-Jin Era 从前有个书生：魏晋篇 Fang Hao房昊Historical103k WordsCompleted This manuscript is a collection of historical posts published on Weibo by viral author Fang Hao, organized and linked together around different eras after adding material that had not been published before. It is an entertaining introduction to history, with around 30% previously unreleased content. The manuscript is planned to span three or four volumes, the first of which covers the Wei and Jin dynasties. Most of the articles begin with “Once upon a time, there was a scholar.” The characters’ —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    These are all of them.

22. 22 大 Lingyan Pavilion: A Tang Dynasty Chronicle 大唐凌烟志 Soaring Clouds and Bright Moon凌云朗月2.0M WordsCompleted The Great Tang Annals of Lingyan Pavilion is now complete. Author Ling Yun Lang Yue invites you to explore three hundred years of the Tang Dynasty's glory and turmoil. See how Li Yuan, a minor official of the Sui Dynasty, carefully navigates the chaos and rises to found a dynasty. And how does Prince of Qin Li Shimin go from being so powerful that he threatens his sovereign to turning the tables against all odds? This story follows Li Yuan and his sons from the uprising in Jinyang to the prosper 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Witness how Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan rose from a lowly clerk in the Sui Dynasty court to become a powerful figure who shook the very foundations of the Sui Dynasty. The plot is fast-paced and engaging, taking readers on a journey through the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty, allowing you to meet historical figures you've always dreamed of encountering, and immerse yourself in rarely seen secrets! "The Chronicles of Lingyan Pavilion in the Tang Dynasty" is purely historical, with no time travel elements. Thank you for supporting original content; author Lingyun Langyue will continue to update daily.

23. 23 北 A Song Dynasty Civil Servant’s Guide to Slacking Off 北宋文官摸鱼手册 Green-Robed Clerk青衫吏213k WordsCompleted This is a laugh-out-loud history of the Song dynasty. It's hilarious, but meticulously researched, packed with solid material from official histories. And although it's rigorous, it's never dull: it brings the real Northern Song to life in the most humorous, funny, down-to-earth language. How could people from humble backgrounds turn their lives around? What wisdom can we draw from the turbulent careers of top-tier star scholar-officials? What was it really like to be a civil official in the Nor 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A Hilarious History of the Song Dynasty. While laugh-out-loud funny, it's also rigorous, filled with essential historical facts. Rigorous yet never dull, it uses the most humorous, funny, and down-to-earth language to present a true picture of the Song Dynasty. How did a poor family rise to power? What insights can we gain from the life wisdom of top-tier civil officials navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom? How glamorous was it to be a civil servant in the Northern Song Dynasty? What were their daily lives like? How outrageously high were the salaries of Northern Song civil servants? How much would those ranks be worth in today's RMB? What dishes did colleagues and friends eat at gatherings? What fun games did they play? What fashionable attire did they wear? What was the overall structure of the Northern Song Dynasty, from the national level to the local level? What was the core secret behind the rise and fall of the Northern Song Dynasty?… All these questions are answered in this book. If you enjoy it, please give it a 5-star review!

24. 24 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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