Biographies of Famous People and More 名人传记等

1. 51 李 Li Hongzhang: The Plasterer of the Qing Empire 李鸿章：大清帝国的裱糊匠 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical626k WordsCompleted This is a sweeping historical portrait of Li Hongzhang's life, built around the metaphor of “learning to steer on a broken ship.” Beginning with a newborn's cries in the Li family home in Luzhou in 1823 and ending with his lonely final days at Xianliang Temple in 1901, the book follows the course of time to recreate the turbulent life of this high-ranking official of the late Qing. He was an ambitious scholar pursuing success in the imperial examinations, who honed his character under Zeng Guofa 2.7kReads7.8Score168Shelves
2. 52 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical2.7M 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 743Reads8.3Score130Shelves

   Reader note

   This book renewed my belief in the healing power of good stories. It does not shy away from the cruelty of life, but uses a compassionate perspective to make everything bearable. The way the characters struggle in difficult situations is very similar to myself and everyone around me. But the author can light a light in the darkest moment and let you see hope. After reading it, I felt heavy in my heart, but it was not depression, but relief after being understood and comforted. This is what a good book should be like, giving you pain and medicine.

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