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Books by 水木森
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A Brief History of the Xiongnu 匈奴简史
The strength of a great nation is not measured by the size of its population, but by the force of its national character. Only a people with a strong character can be called great. Such a people can change not only themselves, but the world. The Xiongnu were an ancient people, already present as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and they repeatedly went to war with the Huaxia peoples of the Central Plains. The Qin and Han periods marked the height of Xiongnu power. They built a mighty empir
181Reads9.5Score116Shelves
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A Fun Read Through Chinese History 趣读中国史
In an engaging, accessible style, the author explores the domestic and foreign affairs, trade and technology, arts and culture, and customs of successive dynasties. From times of prosperity and celebration to the ravages of war, from north of the Great Wall to the lands south of the great rivers, this sweeping account spans thousands of years and crosses every dynasty. Taking an unconventional approach and offering a unique perspective, the book traces the patterns and principles behind history
88Reads8.9Score—Shelves
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The Wei-Jin Era: From Warlords' Rivalry to Aristocratic Clan Politics 魏晋风：从群雄逐鹿到门阀政治
This book offers an engaging introduction to the history of the Wei and Jin periods, outlining their historical course in clear, concise prose. The Wei and Jin era was a time when striving and decline intertwined, and ideals and disillusionment alternated in cycles. On the one hand, warfare raged without end: first came the Three Kingdoms, then their unification under the Jin, followed by the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, the emergence of the Sixteen Kingdoms in the north, and the founding of
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