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Books by Wang Lei
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Unofficial History Isn't Necessarily False 野史未必假
[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
31.1kReads9.6Score5.3kShelves
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A Dazzling Soul in This Mortal World 人间惊鸿客
Did you know that Li Bai was a famous live-in son-in-law in ancient times? Why did this immortal poet, who cared nothing for wealth and status, marry into a wealthy family twice? Su Dongpo was not only one of the greatest writers in Chinese history, but also a true foodie! Dongpo pork, Dongpo pork knuckle, Dongpo cuttlefish, Dongpo tofu, Dongpo soup: all these dishes loved by people today are associated with the great man himself. The celebrated poet Li Qingzhao was also tormented by a “scumbag.
11.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
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Clothing, Food, Housing, and Transportation in Ancient Times 古代人的衣食住行
How did people in ancient times spend summer, use the toilet, and fall in love? This book satisfies all your curiosity about their everyday lives! With no air conditioning or refrigerators, how did people in ancient times beat the summer heat? They used hand-powered fans to cool themselves. To make them more effective, they would place the fans behind a pool of water or blocks of ice, so they could blow out a cool breeze. Some even put fresh flowers in front of the fans, making the breeze fragra
2.3kReads9.4Score630Shelves
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The Unofficial History Might Be True 2: Emperors, Kings, Generals, and Ministers 野史未必假2：帝王将相篇
A brand-new sequel to "Unverified Tales May Not Be False"! Twenty-two new historical mysteries, twenty-two thrilling investigations! Was Wang Mang a transmigrator? Was Zhu Di really Empress Ma’s biological son? Was the Guangxu Emperor poisoned to death by Cixi? Rumors don’t come from nowhere; the truth is often hidden within them. This book explores familiar unofficial stories from Chinese history, from the Three Dynasties through the Ming and Qing, including the beacon fires that fooled the feu
1.8kReads9.4Score412Shelves
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Ancient Life: Food, Clothing, Housing, and Travel 2 古代人的衣食住行2
How did people in ancient times go to work, buy homes, and enjoy their nights out? This book satisfies every curiosity you have about their daily lives! Was work exhausting for people in ancient times? The main “workers” in ancient times were officials and constables. They worked about six days a week, from six in the morning until six in the evening. You could call this the “666” work schedule. Were homes expensive in ancient times? In the Han dynasty, an ordinary person could afford a home wit
171Reads9.4Score104Shelves
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Old Wang Talks History: Qin-Han Mystery Files 老王聊历史·秦汉悬疑档案
In The Old Wang History Talk: Qin and Han Mystery Files, a series of questions explores the history from the death of Qin Shi Huang to the end of the Eastern Han and the Three Kingdoms. In lively, concise language, it examines the history of the Qin and Han dynasties from both its breadth and depth. Framed as a historical talk show, it vividly brings the Qin and Han periods to life for readers and encourages them, as they learn history, to clear away its layers of obscurity and learn to analyze
57Reads9.4Score—Shelves