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  1. The Secret History of the Empress of the Ming Dynasty ongoing The harem is a woman's world, a mysterious place. In the official history, you can only read a few words about it, because no emperor wants his private life to be talked about, so they forbid people in the world to talk about the harem. But the more so, the more intriguing it becomes. The unofficial histories of the past dynasties all describe the secrets of the harem, and interpret them to the best of their abilities. The lines are filled with the atmosphere of luxury, ambiguity, and killing. H ReadsScoreShelves
  2. The Secret History of the Qing Harem completed In the harem of the Qing Dynasty, there were no gunshots, no bloodshed but people died, no cries but there were cries, no graves but ghosts. The harem of the Qing Dynasty is an "exciting point" that can always arouse the sensitive nerves of future generations. This is the mystery of history, and even more so, the mystery of human nature! Being unfamiliar with history and human nature is not enough to solve this mystery! ReadsScoreShelves
  3. Ji Xiaolan - the Life of a Romantic and Talented Man ongoing During his decades of official career, Ji Xiaolan relied on his sharp intelligence to accompany the emperor and maximized the value of a scholar. He was honored and favored and occupied all the glory in his life. He does not have a prominent family, nor is he a relative of the emperor. He relies entirely on his righteous and extraordinary skills in serving the emperor to win the emperor's favor. Like a good fisherman, he approached the target bit by bit and threw bait bit by bit. Finally, Qianlo Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  4. He Shen's Hard-Core Way of Making Money completed He Shen, a famous corrupt official in history, is a domineering and cunning villain. Although Emperor Qianlong was wise, mighty and perceptive, he turned a blind eye to his despicable behavior and instead trusted him even more. What is the reason for this? Does Heshen have irresistible magic? Or is it because he is good at figuring out the emperor's will and flattering him? Or, as the legend says, he is the "reincarnation of the concubine"... There are various speculations, each holding its own, Reads8.8ScoreShelves
  5. Unofficial History of the Great Qing Dynasty ongoing It sounds ridiculous but it may be a true historical story! ! ! Anecdotes about what happened in the Thirteen Dynasties of the Qing Dynasty! ! ! The Qing Dynasty was the second unified regime established by ethnic minorities in Chinese history and the last feudal imperial state in China. It had a profound impact on Chinese history. In 1616, Nurhaci, the leader of Jianzhou Jurchen tribe, established Houjin. In 1636, Huang Taiji changed the name of the country to Qing. In 1644, the peasant general Reads8.7ScoreShelves
  6. Aiming for the Ming Dynasty, the Defeat Is Irreversible: the Biography of Emperor Chongzhen completed Chongzhen was the last emperor of the Forbidden City in the Ming Dynasty. History has various evaluations of him: some said he was a shrewd and capable emperor, a diligent emperor who worked hard to govern; some said he was a strict and cruel autocratic emperor, a willful king who subjugated his country. He reused Sun Chengzong, Yuan Chonghuan, Hong Chengchou, Lu Xiangsheng, Sun Chuanting and other capable ministers and famous generals, and because he inherited Taizu's meanness and unkindness in ReadsScoreShelves
  7. Thirteen Taibos Loyal to Chiang Kai-Shek completed Jesus, thirteen. Believe in Jesus or Believe in Thirteen? Is thirteen a destiny that Jesus cannot escape, or is thirteen just a tool for Jesus to preach? People who believe in Christ believe in the omnipotence of Jesus and his kindness, and they will deliberately find someone to count, no matter how disgusting the person is, if there happen to be thirteen people at the meal. Chinese people have never cared much about Thirteen, and even like them a little. The distant ones are like the Thirteen C Reads8.5ScoreShelves
  8. A Brief History of Civilization completed In the long river of the universe, human history may only be a brief moment; but in the history of human development, the civilization created is enough to satisfy the pride of human existence. The book "A Brief History of Civilization" mainly contains two works of Fang Long - "The Beginning of Civilization" and "The Story of Invention". The whole book tells the story of how human beings evolved from barbarism to the earliest civilization and now advanced civilization, and from ignorance to scie Reads8.6ScoreShelves
  9. Historical Temperature (Set of 4) ongoing Why did Ye Mingchen, who insisted on his integrity and called himself "Su Wu of the Sea", end up with "eternal infamy"? Why did Yan Fu's life finally take a turn? Did Leonardo da Vinci really travel back in time from modern times? Churchill, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature, what kind of other side did he have? Ye Mingchen, Ding Ruchang, Shen Xin, Zhang Zuolin, Li Yuanhong, Yan Fu, Rabe, Churchill, Leonardo da Vinci, Guevara... What kind of life is behind these names that may be familiar o Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  10. The Great Biography of Sun Quan, Emperor Wu completed Sun Quan, the founding emperor of Soochow during the Three Kingdoms period. Zhuge Liang described him as "a virtuous person who can be used by others", Cao Cao lamented that "having a son should be like Sun Zhongmou", and Chen Shou praised him as "a genius like Gou Jian and a great hero". Sun Quan's life can be described as a legend. He hurriedly took over Soochow at the age of 18, quelled the civil strife at a weak age, encountered powerful enemies externally, and was divided among the heroes. ReadsScoreShelves
  11. Cao Cao: the Indestructible Optimist completed The new biography of Du Yinshan, the author of the million-selling book "The Unity of Knowledge and Action" by Wang Yangming. Cao Cao experienced more than sixty battles in his life, escaped death ten times, suffered mutinies three times, and was almost assassinated twice. But no matter what kind of adversity he faced, Cao Cao could always maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, infect his subordinates with an open-minded smile, and lead them to defeat the heroes and establish hegemony. Th Reads8.8ScoreShelves
  12. Zheng He's Seven Voyages to the West completed The main content of this book includes: Zheng He's growth experience, the background of Zheng He's voyages to the Western Seas, the purpose of Zheng He's voyages to the Western Seas, the establishment of Zheng He's fleet, the seven voyages to the Western Seas after many hardships and dangers, the significance of Zheng He's voyages to the Western Seas, anecdotes about the voyages of Zheng He's fleet, and commemoration of the navigation hero Zheng He. Zheng He was a great navigator and diplomat in Reads9.1ScoreShelves
  13. The History of Hilarious Emperors completed The mighty China, the towering China, Over the course of thousands of years, history has surged. Prosperous times, ruling times, troubled times, declining times, successive generations, The wise king, the benevolent king, the foolish king, the tyrant, the kings alternate. The so-called emperor, Or literary and military strategies, guiding the country; Or wine sacks and rice sacks, causing harm to the country and the people; Let's see if he is a real dragon? Still useless! Right and wrong and mer ReadsScoreShelves
  14. Revolution of 1911: Series 1-10 (CPPCC Literature and History "Experiencing, Seeing and Hearing" Library) completed This is a set of large-scale historical documents with memories or commemorative articles as the main body. This book takes the modern history of China at the beginning of the 20th century as the background, uses the major historical events that occurred in China before and after the Revolution of 1911 as nodes, and relies on some historical documents of the Revolution of 1911 edited and published by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, some literary Reads8.5ScoreShelves
  15. Three Thousand Years of Iran: Empire, Faith and Thousand Years of Change ongoing This program examines the history of Iran's civilization over three thousand years, from the beginnings of the ancient Elamite and Mede kingdoms to Cyrus' establishment of the first trans-Asia-African-European Persian empire, through the glory of the Sasanian dynasty and its Islamic transformation, the Safavid dynasty's establishment of Shia identity, and then to modern changes and the formation of a modern country. The program focuses on the rise and fall of empires, the integration of civiliza ReadsScoreShelves
  16. Bian Jiang's Review of Keigo Higashino's Series completed The most authoritative and in-depth Keigo Higashino criticism program is here. Suspense novel writer, author of the "Bank Bureau" series, and famous critic Ben Jiang will give an in-depth review of the Keigo Higashino series! In 10 episodes, 8 suspense masters restored a real Keigo Higashino. Special guests: Zhou Haohui, the author of "The Dark One", Lu Xiaolin who plays the heroine Gao Yanan in "White Night", Da Zhuang who plays Cui Hu, Zijin Chen, the author of "Undocumented Crime", Hu Yanyun, ReadsScoreShelves
  17. The Mysterious Ancient Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties completed Xia, Shang and Zhou were the three longest surviving countries in Chinese history. However, such a huge country could not escape the historical wheel of dynasty changes. This set of works is rich in pictures, texts and vivid images, which can stimulate children's interest in reading. Therefore, this set of works is not only a good choice for children to read independently, but also the best reading for parents to tell stories to their children. I hope parents and children will like it! ReadsScoreShelves
  18. Lanzhou History and Culture: Military Stories completed Lanzhou is the political, economic and cultural center of Gansu Province. It is located at the intersection of the Qinghai-Tibet, Inner Mongolia and Loess Plateaus, between the north and south, and straddles the east-west fortress. The Yellow River crosses the territory, and the terrain undulates along the river. The long history and splendid culture have formed the history and culture of Lanzhou that integrates national culture, Yellow River culture and Silk Road culture. This cultural structur Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  19. The Secret History of Xiaozhuang | Read Chinese History in One Breath | the Qing Dynasty Is Quite Interesting completed She is the most legendary beauty in the palace of the Qing Dynasty, and she is also the person behind the scenes who hides all the secrets of the court! Empress Xiaozhuangwen's life was wrapped up in the turbulent storms of the early Qing Dynasty. She was involved in the rise and fall of three generations of emperors, and she hid countless mysteries in the palace. The young man assists his husband in establishing the world, while the middle-aged man helps his young master ascend the throne and s Reads8.7ScoreShelves
  20. The Biography of Dorgon: a Panoramic Reconstruction of the Controversial Life of the Regent completed Prince Rui Dorgon laid the foundation for the founding of the Qing Dynasty. He was the actual founder of the Qing Dynasty and a young hero. He writes his legendary life on the cusp of power. Why did he cooperate with his mother-killing enemy Huang Taiji? Why did he assist Shunzhi instead of proclaiming himself emperor? Does he have an affair with Xiaozhuang? Was his sudden death an accident or man-made? This book takes you into the intrigues and love and hatred of the Qing court! Reads8.5ScoreShelves
  21. Diary of the Unknown History of the Qing Dynasty ongoing Secret history of the palace: royal anecdotes such as Emperor Shunzhi becoming a monk in Mount Wutai, the mystery of Concubine Dong E's life experience, Cixi dressing up as Guanyin, etc. Various aspects of officialdom: exposing the shady secrets of officialdom and examination fraud, such as He Shen amassing money, Zhang Qingge's "Prohibition of Gifts", etc. All aspects of society: covering anecdotes from the market, legends from the world, and strange folk stories, such as Yuan Mei's case, Zheng Reads8.5ScoreShelves
  22. Recalling Court Life in the Late Qing Dynasty completed Most of the articles selected in "Memories of Late Qing Palace Life" are memoirs written by the Qing royal family or people close to the royal family, such as Xuantong Emperor Puyi's uncle Zaitao, younger brother Pujie, and Qing Dynasty Imperial Guard Secretary-General Yun Baohui. The content is divided into six parts: the palace, internal conflicts, emperors, etiquette, eunuchs, and royal palaces. These precious hand-written materials provide vivid and detailed descriptions of the life of the Q Reads8.7ScoreShelves
  23. German Empire completed This period of history played an important role in the formation and development of modern Western society. Readers can gain an understanding of the development of Roman language, literature, politics, architecture, philosophy, and legal systems ReadsScoreShelves
  24. The Sima Family Conquered the Three Kingdoms: the Strategic Wisdom of the Powerful Minister Sima Yi completed In the history of our country, there is a family and the regime he established that have had an important impact on history and society. This is the Sima family and the Jin Dynasty they established. The Sima family established two regimes, the Western Jin Dynasty and the Eastern Jin Dynasty. After three generations and four people, three dynasties returned to the Jin Dynasty. Sima Yi and his son were wise throughout their lives, but their descendants are not as good as each generation. Why did t ReadsScoreShelves
  25. Yoyo Southern and Northern Dynasties Series ongoing At the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, the Sima clan's regime declined, and ethnic minorities such as the Xiongnu, Xianbei, and Jie people entered the Central Plains to establish political power. The Han people and the Hu people began a history of confrontation that lasted for more than a century. How did this famous "Conflict of Sixteen Kingdoms" in history begin, and how will it end? Why did the great migration and fusion of ethnic groups occur in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties ReadsScoreShelves
  26. Soong Ching Ling and Her Sisters completed [Biographies of Female Celebrities | Three Song Sisters | Top Secret Family Files] The three Song sisters were from prominent backgrounds and were the most prominent group of sisters in China in the 20th century. They influenced the historical process of modern China to a certain extent. They grew up in the same place, and were married to leaders in different fields. Different marriages broke the relationship between sisters, and they followed three completely different paths. The eldest sister Reads8.5ScoreShelves
  27. Li Hongzhang completed Li Hongzhang, who was born as an old-style imperial examination bureaucracy, experienced major events in modern China such as the Taiping Rebellion, the pacification of the Nian Army, the Westernization Movement, the Sino-French War, the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, and the Boxer Rebellion. He was the founder and leader of the local armed Huai Army, and established a Western-style navy for the Qing Dynasty, the Beiyang Navy. The era and society of the late Qing Dynasty shaped him, and he also Reads8.6ScoreShelves
  28. Yang Jian: the Tough Terminator of the Troubled Times in the Southern and Northern Dynasties completed This book is a biography, mainly telling that Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, was the founding emperor of the Sui Dynasty and a great Chinese emperor in the eyes of foreigners. He seized power in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, ended more than three hundred years of division, and unified China. His diligence, love for the people, and efficient governance made the Sui Dynasty more prosperous than the Han Dynasty. Reads8.3ScoreShelves
  29. The History of the Two-Faced Emperors of the Sui Dynasty: Yang Jian, the Founder of the Country, and Yang Guang, the Founder of the Country | the Rise and Fall of the Sui Dynasty for Forty Years ongoing He is the eternal wise king who ended three hundred years of chaos and created the "Kaihuang Rule". He is the lord of subjugation who exhausted the power of the people of the world and dragged the prosperous empire into the abyss. They are father and son, and they are the two poles that determine the fate of the Sui Dynasty. This album will give you a complete presentation of this most contrasting imperial duo in history: See how Yang Jian used his extraordinary maneuvering and frugality to accu Reads8.5ScoreShelves
  30. The History of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty and Yang Jian's Seizure of Power: the End of the Northern and Southern Dynasties in Three Months completed From the grandson of the Northern Zhou Dynasty to the founding emperor, it was a textbook lightning coup. Behind the understatement of 'receiving Zen' in history books is the speed of life and death, where every second counts. Emperor Xuan of the Northern Zhou Dynasty suddenly died suddenly, leaving a huge power vacuum. See how Yang Jian, caught between his grandson's identity and his monstrous ambition, spent one hundred days lurking, setting up a trap, purging, and ascending the throne, bringi Reads8.7ScoreShelves
  31. There Was a False Emperor in the Song Dynasty: Zhao Guangyi's Unknown Path to the Throne | the Mystery of Song Taizong's Rise to Power | the Sound of Candle Shadow and Axe ongoing Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi created a prosperous era, but why is he so controversial? Did he kill his brother and usurp the throne, or did Song Taizu intend for him to inherit the throne? Why did Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin pass the throne to his younger brother Zhao Guangyi instead of his son? Zhao Guangyi killed his brother and ascended the throne, and there was a lot of curses. He may have been blamed for a thousand years. Introduction Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi is a real emperor, why is he said to Reads8.3ScoreShelves
  32. The Transformation of the Eastern Mediterranean World and the Founding Era of the Byzantine Empire (4Th-6Th Centuries) completed The 4th to 6th centuries were the transitional period in the Eastern Mediterranean from ancient times to the Middle Ages, which is what ancient historians call "late antiquity." During this period, the Eastern Mediterranean formed a different look from the Western Mediterranean, which was an important phenomenon during this period. The Mediterranean world of this period was complex and unique, and was eventually integrated into a common Byzantine Empire. The book is divided into four chapters, a Reads8.7ScoreShelves
  33. Quick Reading of World Political History completed Every field has its own history of development and its own history, and the big stage of politics is no exception. "A Quick Reading of World Political History" divides the political development history of various countries in the world horizontally, develops vertically, and interweaves it vertically and horizontally, comprehensively and systematically expounding the historical development process in the political field. Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  34. China from 1916 to 1928 completed The ancient Eastern Empire suddenly became the earliest republic in Asia, but it seemed to be trapped in a modern maze: The First World War far away in Europe; the May Fourth Movement just around the corner "Good guy" Li Yuanhong, iron-fisted Duan Qirui, braided commander Zhang Xun, jade commander Wu Peifu … The balance between politics and military, the game between economy and culture The intertwining of individuals and groups, the conflict between tradition and modernity Panoramic reproductio ReadsScoreShelves
  35. Feng Guozhang from the Beiyang Heroes Series ongoing "Beiyang Characters Series" takes Feng Guozhang, Cao Kun, and Wu Peifu, representatives of the Zhili warlords, as the protagonists of each book. Through the description of the characters' unique experiences and events, it fully demonstrates the protagonist's fate of joys and sorrows. Not only the dedication on the battlefield, but also the dealings in situations where there is no smoke. The scene of the work is grand, with many characters but clear organization. From the unpredictable events to ReadsScoreShelves
  36. Biographies of Greek and Roman Celebrities Written for Teenagers completed French thinker Rousseau said: "Plutarch is my most beloved author. I read his works over and over again without putting down the volume. ... Because of this interesting reading, my thoughts of loving freedom and republic were formed, and my stubborn and arrogant character, as well as my unwillingness to be restrained and enslaved, was also formed." Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  37. March 8Th Onlineresist U. S. Aid Korea completed This album provides a panoramic depiction of the Chinese people's great war to resist U. S. Aggression and aid Korea in the early 1950s. On the premise of highly respecting history, it comprehensively reproduces the changes in the international political and military circles at that time. It is a masterpiece that comprehensively depicts the history of this war. ReadsScoreShelves
  38. Bandit Warlord Zhang Zongchang completed Zhang Zongchang has the worst reputation among the Beiyang warlords. When he was in power in Shandong, he did not change his banditry style and made no achievements at all. He was regarded as an example of a warlord who brought disaster to the country and the people. People call him the "Three Ignorants" general, that is, "I don't know how many soldiers I have, I don't know how much money I have, and I don't know how many concubines I have." In addition, there are also nicknames: "General Dog Me Reads8.4ScoreShelves
  39. Gambling King Legend completed Stanley Ho was born in 1921, passed away in 2020, and An Zeng in 2021, which happens to be a hundred years of reincarnation. He is a native of Bao'an, Guangdong, and was born in Hong Kong. He has Jewish, Dutch, British, and Chinese ancestry. His rise to prominence in Macau, a land where China and the West collide, is both fate and fate. Reads9.0ScoreShelves
  40. Fang Zhiyuan Talks About "Tongjian of National History" completed "National History Tongjian" is a large-scale documentary program focusing on Chinese history. It uses time as the context to systematically sort out the historical process from ancient times to modern times. It covers a wide range, from hundreds of schools of thought in the pre-Qin period, the unification of the Qin and Han dynasties, to the prosperous times of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the changes in the Ming and Qing dynasties, connecting key historical nodes and core figures. The narra Reads8.5ScoreShelves
  41. Trump Era completed Trump can be called the most "outrageous" U. S. President in history. Especially now that the Sino-U. S. Trade war is becoming increasingly tense, the Chinese people are becoming more and more curious about this president. Who is Trump? Is he an impulsive madman or a businessman with great wisdom? Why do you frequently make a series of incredible actions? What are the calculations and plots behind these actions? How should we respond to his frequent moves? The author attempts to restore a real T ReadsScoreShelves
  42. The Three Northeastern Provinces and Maps completed Frontier historical and geographical works of the Qing Dynasty Reads8.0ScoreShelves
  43. The Restoration of King Hami completed Chinese traditional cultural thoughts have a long history and are highly original, original and literary. The early ideological forms were very distinctive, with extensive and profound contents such as religious theology, Chinese medicine classics, ancient military art, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and hundreds of schools of thought, Feng Shui metaphysics, Twenty-Four Histories, customs and geography, etc. This series of "Original Books on Classic Chinese Studies and Essence Culture" retains t ReadsScoreShelves
  44. Mao Zedong and the Long March ongoing "Mao Zedong, Zhang Wentian and the Victory of the Long March" is a book published by China Democracy and Legal Press in June 2016. The author is Cheng Zhongyuan. The Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army was a strategic shift in the history of our country's revolution. The Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army was an important event in China's modern history. It had a far-reaching impact and determined the historical direction of China to a certain extent. Reads8.5ScoreShelves
  45. Hannibal, Bono's War and Mediterranean Hegemony completed This book tells the story of the glorious and magnificent life of Hannibal, the famous Carthaginian general and strategist. When he was young, he marched into Spain with his father Hamilcar Barca, and swore a lifetime oath in front of his father to be the enemy of Rome for life. When he grew up, he led the army deep into the hinterland of Rome and dealt a heavy blow to Rome. In the end, he was far away from the rear, trapped in the enemy's territory, and finally returned with a great defeat. ReadsScoreShelves
  46. A Brief History of Petroleum completed Why do the numbers on gas station signs always fluctuate? Who is behind this? Why is the price of oil in the United States cheaper than in China? What is the conspiracy behind US sanctions on Russian oil? Why is oil produced in the Middle East? Did the United States attack Iraq because of oil? The topic of oil has never been short of hot topics. This book aims to let readers understand the geopolitical struggles surrounding oil among international financial groups, oil oligarchs and major Wester ReadsScoreShelves
  47. Jiajing Innovation Research completed The early Jiajing period was a turning point in the historical development of the Ming Dynasty. The abnormal change of the throne and the dispute over "Dali" gave rise to a new personnel structure in the early years of Jiajing, composed of Shizong and the upstart Dali Zhang Cong and others. This great change in the political arena is itself a major revolutionary phenomenon. In order to correct the chaos, rebuild the new political order of Jiajing and consolidate Sejong's ruling position, compreh Reads8.8ScoreShelves
  48. Legends of Famous Officials of the Qing Dynasty: Examples of Wisdom and Loyalty completed There were many outstanding and famous officials in the Qing Dynasty. "Legends of Famous Officials of the Qing Dynasty: Models of Wisdom and Loyalty" tells the story of their legendary lives, such as Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, etc. Show their wisdom and loyalty in politics, military, diplomacy, etc., As well as their influence on the history of the Qing Dynasty. ReadsScoreShelves
  49. Song History Is the Best Textbook completed This book contains both majestic war scenes and treacherous officialdom power struggles, comprehensively showing the history of the rise of the early Song Dynasty, and at the same time laying the groundwork for the subsequent prosperity, change, and even the resurgence and end of the Song Dynasty. There are also some unknown secret histories of the Song Dynasty. Reads9.0ScoreShelves
  50. Liao History completed This book is a popular science book. It focuses on the stories of environmental scientists, relevant scientific discoveries, and human speculations on the future of environmental science. Reads8.2ScoreShelves