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  1. A Complete Collection of Chinese Scams Zhang Kuizhongcompleted Deception, as a special mirror image of the game between human nature and the dark side of society, runs through the fabric of Chinese society throughout the ages. "Chinese Deception Encyclopedia" combs the ancient and modern deception culture from a new perspective, breaking away from the shackles of simple curiosity, becoming a practical classic with both warning significance and research value, revealing the logic and human code behind deception for readers. 11kReads8.8Score—Shelves
  2. Complete Collection of Chinese Monsters Sun Jiankuncompleted Monster culture is a unique and indispensable culture in Eastern civilization. Monsters embody folk imagination and creativity. Living in a land influenced by traditional culture, we are no strangers to certain monsters with national and regional characteristics, and even have deep feelings for them: such as the white snake under the Leifeng Pagoda, the nine-tailed fox in Tushan... There is no doubt that some self-evident things of this land are deeply imprinted on them, and they are even a cult 5.4kReads9.2Score—Shelves
  3. Interesting Facts and Legends About Old Beijing Zhang Huiyan542k Wordscompleted In "Interesting Stories and Legends of Old Beijing", we learn from the historical allusions of old Beijing, the origin of place names, scenic spots and historic sites, the history of the imperial city, city gate archways, royal residences, hutong lanes, former residences of guild halls, religious temples, mausoleums and ancestral halls, flavor and food, clothing, entertainment world, folk customs, weddings and funerals, business legends, transportation, folk crafts, and methods. It provides a de 2.6kReads9.5Score302Shelves
  4. Folktales (Part 2) Zheng Chenggang73k Wordscompleted The contents of this book include stories about invisible grass, cleverness, and rings, not giving up until the Yellow River is reached without seeing the coffin, sister pine, relocation of residents from Hongdong County, the legend of Jin Shengtan, the beggar banished to the army, the cobbler with a horse, the prime minister's belly can punt a boat, pictures of court ladies, kicking Qianlong, Teng The legend of a small country, Gao Hanlin's exam for county magistrate, the legend of the chun tre 1.6kReads9.5Score145Shelves
  5. Greek Mythology Gustav Schwab202k Wordscompleted This book is a Greek mythology story specially tailored for teenagers. The selected stories are vivid and easy to read, suitable for extracurricular reading and for finding writing materials. It is not only valuable for reading, but also of practical value. In the West, how much one knows about Greek mythology has always been a measure of a person's education level. Greek myths have been passed down orally from ancient Greeks to generations, and have been circulating for more than 3,000 years. I 1.2kReads8.9Score334Shelves
  6. Chinese Folk Tales By Xie Guimei87k Wordscompleted Folktales are the crystallization of the wisdom of the working people of all ethnic groups in China and are also an important part of national literature. It not only contains lofty thoughts and beautiful stories, but also gives people knowledge and wisdom, and allows them to see the history, culture, customs of different nations, and the splendid colors of Chinese culture. "Chinese Folktales" contains dozens of folktales from Han, Dai, Bai, Hui, Miao, Tibetan, Mongolian and other ethnic groups. 674Reads9.4Score132Shelves
  7. Ancient Myths Zhong Yulong1.0M Wordscompleted The secret of the origin of all Chinese myths, legends and civilization. 1. The complete historical system of ancient mythology: It records the history of mythology starting from the Pangu clan and the Youchao clan, passing through the Fuxi clan, Nuwa clan, Emperor Yan, Huangdi, Tang Yao, Yu Shun, Xia Yu, and the establishment of the Xia Dynasty. The context is clear, forming the only complete system that runs through the vast world of ancient mythology. 2. All major events and knowledge points 657Reads9.3Score224Shelves
  8. Place Names and Allusions of Old Beijing Qu Xiaoyue41k Wordscompleted Legend has it that Wangfujing Street was originally the residence of the prince. There is a well in the palace. The water is sweet and delicious. The well head is covered with a stone, and a round hole is drilled in the middle of the stone for drawing water. The edge of the well is very high, and there is an exquisite pavilion above the well. South of the well is the palace courtyard. 573Reads9.4Score—Shelves
  9. The Legend of Old Beijing Zhang Huiyan535k Wordscompleted This is a popular book about the history and folk customs of old Beijing. Beijing has a history of more than 3,000 years as a city and more than 800 years as a capital. What the years have left to this city is the lingering fragrance of ancient times. Old Beijing itself is a rich cultural treasure house. With the help of vivid pictures and memorable poems, the legend of old Beijing is presented. 562Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  10. The Legend of the Gods Guanshanhai Editorial Departmentcompleted Do you really understand Chinese mythology? Why did Cihang Taoist become Guanyin? Who is the strongest among the Three Purities? Isn't the Jade Emperor the highest in the three realms? This book contains sixteen great gods. Dig deep into the origins of Buddhism and Taoism, the inside story of becoming a god, the origin of gods, and the magic weapon dojo. Don't talk about falsehoods, only talk about orthodoxy! Understand the complete picture of the Chinese gods in one book, and you will become a 528Reads9.2Score—Shelves
  11. Thirteen Invitations: Minds and Hearts of Our Times (Four Volumes in Total) Xu Zhiyuan726k Wordscompleted "Thirteen Invitations" is the endless grand dialogue in our era, the never-ending search for true feelings and true thoughts. Xu Zhiyuan spent 4 years talking to 52 outstanding figures, traveling across 52 fields, regenerating his faith in individuals and rebuilding the spirit of dialogue; through "Thirteen Invitations", he directly communicated with the minds and hearts of our era, and carried their ideological ships to visit history and the future. 465Reads9.3Score173Shelves
  12. Biblical Wisdom Zhang Guirong250k Wordscompleted "The Wisdom of the Bible" extracts a selection of the wisest classic stories and proverbs in the Bible in the form of telling biblical stories, and uses the language of wisdom to newly interpret the essence of the world's oldest classic works. It is a life-enlightening wisdom book that is easy for readers to read and completely avoids religious overtones. The book tells you classic stories with wisdom such as "Faith cures snake venom: only by sticking to faith can you survive in adversity, Abrah 445Reads9.4Score—Shelves
  13. Lord Chai: the God of Wealth on the South Road Carrying an Umbrella Guanshanhai Editorial Departmentcompleted He was once a tea seller in troubled times, traveling all over the world and seeing all the suffering in the world. Once he became an emperor, he could do what others had done for fifty years after reigning for five years. Light corvees and low taxes, rectify the administration of officials, smooth water transportation, and treat merchants well. He does not kill heroes, does not harm the people, and does not covet power and position. After his death, he was regarded by all people as the God of W 428Reads9.3Score—Shelves
  14. Greek Mythology Translated by Zhou Zuoren343k Wordscompleted Greek mythology mainly consists of stories of gods and legends of heroes. The story of God includes the creation of heaven and earth, the birth of God, the genealogy of God, the activities of God and the origin of mankind. 411Reads9.4Score—Shelves
  15. Looking at Japan from Doraemon Sakura Snowmaru127k Wordscompleted Sakura Yukimaru's popular Japanese history masterpiece, learn about Japanese culture through "Doraemon"! It turns out that there are so many Japanese cultural memes hidden in "Doraemon"! The Japanese Boys' Day and carp streamers mentioned in "Doraemon" originally originated from the Dragon Boat Festival; In 1900, 1 yen was equal to 20,000 yen today. No wonder Nobita can take a time machine and go back to the past to become a millionaire after receiving 10,000 yen as a gift... It has been 50 year 404Reads9.1Score—Shelves
  16. Scenic Spots and Strange Things in Old Beijing Qu Xiaoyue38k Wordscompleted "The contents of this book include the nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and a half rooms in the Forbidden City, the absence of hooks in the "doors" of the Forbidden City, the strange phenomena in the Forbidden City, the origin of the ornate watch in front of Tiananmen Square, the legend of the Tiananmen Lion, the seventy-two ridges of the nine beams and eighteen pillars of the turret, the palace plaques of foreign dynasties without Manchu, three strange things in the Qianqing Palace, t 299Reads9.4Score—Shelves
  17. Death Row Files Ding Yihe250k Wordscompleted Among the more than 30 real cases included in the book, more than 10 cases are related to emotions, such as the original wife buying and murdering his mistress, the boy falling in love with an ancient old man and eventually causing the massacre between homosexuals, the mistress killing the lover, the wage earner killing the female boss, the murder in a foreign country, etc. How many talents, beauties, and high-ranking officials have been destroyed by the word "love"? Property-related crimes also 294Reads9.4Score—Shelves
  18. Bible Stories Li Jingyun55k Wordscompleted The Bible is the most widely circulated book in the world, has the greatest influence on mankind, and has the largest circulation in the world. It is not only a religious classic, but also the cornerstone of the entire Western civilization. It has had a profound impact on Western society, politics, education, thought, etc.; It has also become an important part of all human civilization. This "Bible Story" is an attempt to use a simple story form to allow general readers to have a general underst 240Reads9.4Score—Shelves
  19. See Japan Through Classic Animation Sakura Snowmaru184k Wordscompleted Sakura Yukimaru's masterpiece of popular Japanese history! Take ten classic Japanese anime as an entry point to learn about Japanese history and the popular history of Japanese society through anime! Take ten classic Japanese anime as an entry point to learn about Japanese history and Japanese social history readings through comics! The book selects ten well-known Japanese animations that the author may be familiar with and are popular in mainland China, including "Naruto", "Koga Ninja", "Yu Yu 211Reads9.1Score—Shelves
  20. Chinese Clothes Sun Ji148k Wordscompleted This book collects Mr. Sun Ji's research results on ancient costume culture. Through sorting out the crowns and costumes of various eras, it thoroughly analyzes several major changes in the history of ancient costumes and fully demonstrates the grandeur of Chinese costumes. The sophisticated wording, elegant writing style, and exquisite hand-drawn line drawings present readers with exquisite and gorgeous historical pictures. 149Reads9.1Score—Shelves
  21. Myths and Legends of Old Beijing Qu Xiaoyue24k Wordscompleted Beijing is an ancient cultural city with a history of more than 3,000 years and is one of the six ancient capitals. In the vast history, too many interesting things happened in the city of Beijing. 113Reads9.2Score—Shelves
  22. Potala Palace Compiled by Hu Yuanbin26k Wordscompleted The Potala Palace is a symbol of Tibet, the snowy capital, and even the entire Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This highest and most majestic palace in the world is the most splendid symbol of Tibetan culture. At the beginning of the 7th century, Songtsen Gampo unified the various tribes, established the capital of Lhasa, and established the Tubo slave regime. In 641, he married the Tang Dynasty and built a palace on Maburi Mountain to marry Princess Wencheng. Because Songtsen Gampo regarded Avalokitesva 111Reads9.2Score—Shelves
  23. Saying Folk Humor Joke Collection Editorial Committee28k Wordscompleted For thousands of years, many experiences and lessons in the lives of ordinary people have been summarized into common sayings in a form that is popular among the people. They have been passed down orally and passed down to this day. Many common sayings are still widely used today. Although the language of these common sayings is simple, the rich wisdom of life embedded in them is enough to benefit us a lot. Common sayings are oral literature in popular folk literature. It has fresh vitality. It 103Reads8.9Score—Shelves
  24. Folklore and Interesting Stories About Old Beijing Qu Xiaoyue36k Wordscompleted Due to relatively low productivity in old Beijing, people lived in relative poverty. Therefore, in order to survive, people had to engage in a variety of industries, which resulted in some life scenes and phenomena that are puzzling and comical in modern times. 91Reads9.3Score—Shelves
  25. Beautiful China-Overview of 56 Ethnic Groups Sarentua76k Wordscompleted The book "Beautiful China - An Overview of 56 Ethnic Groups" comprehensively introduces the overview of my country's 56 ethnic groups, presents the diverse and unified style of each ethnic group, and creates a masterpiece of an overview of China's ethnic minorities, highlighting the long-standing, rich, colorful, extensive and profound national culture. The book briefly introduces the general profile of each ethnic group, ethnic culture, ethnic costumes, ethnic festivals, ethnic residences, ethn 87Reads9.2Score—Shelves
  26. Yungang Grottoes Li Kui43k Wordscompleted This book includes: 1. Historical geography; (1) Excavation background; (2) History of the grottoes; (3) Physical geography; 2. Overview of the grottoes; (1) East Grottoes Group; (2) Central Grottoes Group; (3) Yungang Double Grottoes; 4) Wuhua Cave; (5) Specially shaped caves; (6) Tanyao Five Grottoes; (7) West Grottoes; 3. Architectural features; (1) Niche architecture; (2) Architectural mysteries; 4. Statue features; (1) Early period Characteristics of grotto statues; (2) Characteristics of g 75Reads9.2Score—Shelves
  27. Chinese Family Law: Family Tradition and Tutoring Liu Yunsheng182k Wordscompleted A good family tradition means people have upright hearts, kind parents, filial children, harmonious mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, harmonious sisters-in-law, and good descendants. If the family tradition is not good, the descendants will be evil, the children will be unworthy, and the descendants will be evil. The harmony of a family cannot be separated from good family traditions and family laws. The family law of a family is related to the reputation and prosperity of the family, and is al 62Reads8.6Score—Shelves
  28. Longmen Grottoes Li Kui44k Wordscompleted This book includes: 1. Historical evolution; (1) Excavation process; (2) Luoyang history; (3) Longmen and Luoyang culture in the Northern Wei Dynasty; (4) Longmen and Luoyang culture in the Sui and Tang Dynasties; 2. Scenic spots; (1) Xishan Grottoes; (2) Dongshan Grottoes; (3) Xiangshan Temple; (4) Baiyuan; 3. Artistic style; (1) Tang Dynasty style; (2) Tantric statues; (3) Longmen music; (4) Cave shapes; (5) Taoist statues; 4. Cultural connotation; (1) Twenty Ranks of Longmen; (2) Grotto cult 58Reads8.7Score—Shelves
  29. Ancient Greek Mythology Liu Shijie503k Wordscompleted This book collects the most widely circulated and influential ancient Greek myths. It consists of three parts: "Changes of Heaven and Earth and Legends of Gods", "Legends of Heroes" and "Wars and Heroes", presenting readers with a magnificent mythological picture. 50Reads8.9Score—Shelves
  30. Burn Books Li Zhi161k Wordscompleted [The representative work of Li Zhi, a thinker, writer, world freedom master, and the light of the East in the Ming Dynasty] [This book profoundly influenced the ideological liberation movement of the late Qing Dynasty, Japan's Meiji Restoration, and the May Fourth New Culture Movement] [Yoshida Shoin, the pioneer of Japan's Meiji Restoration Movement, admitted that his view of life and death was inspired by Li Zhi's thoughts and played a decisive role in Japan's democratic revolution; therefore, 37Reads9.1Score—Shelves
  31. The Nomad's Choice: North Asian Nomads Facing the Han Empire Wang Mingke227k Wordscompleted Based on the research results and thinking approaches of anthropology on nomadic societies, combined with the research methods of history, philology, geography and other disciplines, Professor Wang Mingke investigated the early nomadic societies in northern China - the Xiongnu, Xiqiang, Xianbei and Wuhuan in the Han Dynasty. It mainly explores the environmental ecology, animal ecology and breeding, economic activities, social organization, relationship between nomadic and settled groups of the t 36Reads8.7Score—Shelves
  32. Maintain Good Kidneys and Stay 20 Years Younger Li Aike Chief Editor114k Wordscompleted "Nourish Your Kidneys and Be 20 Years Younger" teaches readers practical and easy-to-learn health care methods, so that readers can stay away from kidney deficiency problems, make their gray hair turn black, keep their hands and feet warm, and have a rosy complexion, making them 20 years younger. The book not only contains kidney-tonifying ingredients, daily life, traditional Chinese medicine diet, meridian massage, nourishing the kidneys at the right time, famous kidney-tonifying prescriptions, 36Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  33. The History and Dynasties of Old Beijing Qu Xiaoyue62k Wordscompleted Beijing is the capital of China and a municipality directly under the Central Government. It is my country's political, cultural, educational and international exchange center. It is also the decision-making and management center of my country's economy and finance. Beijing is located at the northern end of the North China Plain, connected to Tianjin to the southeast and surrounded by Hebei Province. Beijing has a history of more than 3,000 years as a city and more than 850 years as a capital. I 34Reads9.2Score—Shelves
  34. Pingyao Ancient City Li Shanshan26k Wordscompleted The World Heritage Committee's evaluation of Pingyao Ancient City said: "It is the most complete ancient county town in China and an outstanding example of Chinese Han cities in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the development of Chinese history, it shows people an extraordinary complete picture of cultural, social, economic and religious development." The World Heritage Committee's evaluation clearly stated one of the characteristics of Pingyao Ancient City, that is, the word "old". Pingyao Anci 32Reads8.8Score—Shelves
  35. Records of the Late Ming Dynasty YuanzhouHistorical82k Wordscompleted The personal notes of high-ranking officials from Jiajing to Wanli in the Ming Dynasty cover many aspects of the Ming Dynasty's politics, economy, military, social customs, ethnic minorities, foreign relations, etc. The records are mostly things that the author witnessed during his official career. They are rich in content, authentic and credible, and are a must-have for readers to understand the late Ming Dynasty. 30Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  36. Ancient Geography and Agriculture (Two Volumes) Xing Chunru115k Wordscompleted The Chinese nation is the oldest nation in the world, and the Chinese civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. China has a written history of nearly 5,000 years, starting from 841 BC. It is rare in the long history that there are documented documents. Among the four major ancient civilizations in the world, only China's history has always been passed down in an orderly manner and has never been interrupted. 28Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  37. Old Beijing Hutongs and Siheyuan Qu Xiaoyue54k Wordscompleted The ancient hunting style has a long lasting charm. The hutongs and courtyard houses of Beijing, the 800-year-old capital, are the existing residential buildings of the imperial capital in my country. They contain profound urban culture of Beijing. Their precious historical, scientific and cultural values ​​are as huge as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace that carry imperial culture. They are condensed into another mirror of ancient China, which is the mottled picture of anc 24Reads8.7Score—Shelves
  38. A History of Chinese Ethnic Minority Historiography: Two Volumes Wang Shokuan709k Wordscompleted This is the first domestic monograph on the historiography of Chinese ethnic minorities. This is a topic proposed by Mr. Bai Shouyi in 1984. In 2005, it was listed as a major project of the Beijing Normal University Historiography Theory and Historiography Research Center, a key research base for humanities and social sciences of the Ministry of Education. It was completed in 2016 and passed the review of the Ministry of Education. By carefully studying the historical cases of various ethnic min 23Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  39. Lijiang Old Town Li Shanshan27k Wordscompleted Lijiang Ancient Town, also known as Dayan Ancient Town, is located in Lijiang, Yunnan. It has beautiful scenery and simple architecture. It has always been known as "Venice of the East" and "Suzhou on the Plateau". As a famous ancient city, one of the outstanding features of Lijiang Old Town is its long history. The ancient city has existed for more than 800 years. This long history has given the ancient city a strong sense of history. The Old Town of Lijiang is a famous historical and cultural 21Reads8.7Score—Shelves
  40. A Person Who Understands Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism Sun Yu130k Wordscompleted "The Man Who Knows Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism" is a book in the "Chinese" book series. This book series selects classic theories and representative figures, and uses the ideal figures who serve as benchmarks in various schools, schools and eras as the outline to show the spiritual development process of the Chinese people. It is hoped that the majority of young people and ordinary readers can truly understand the spiritual essence and cultural lineage of those cultural figures who have h 21Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  41. Classic of Mountains and Seas (Volume 6) Jiebaofeng40k Wordscompleted "The Book of Mountains and Seas" contains many aspects of ancient my country's geography, history, mythology, flora and fauna, etc. It is an important historical material for studying ancient my country's natural geography and human geography. It is called "a strange book for exploring ancestors and sources." 18Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  42. Ancient Chemistry (Part 1) Xing Chunru55k Wordscompleted The Chinese nation is the oldest nation in the world, and the Chinese civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. China has a written history of nearly 5,000 years, starting from 841 BC. It is rare in the long history that there are documented documents. Among the four major ancient civilizations in the world, only China's history has always been passed down in an orderly manner and has never been interrupted. 17Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  43. Liyuan and Night Talk in Old Beijing Qu Xiaoyue24k Wordscompleted In 1927, Mei Lanfang, Shang Xiaoyun, Cheng Yanqiu and Xun Huisheng were hailed as the "Four Famous Dancing Stars" of Peking Opera. The emergence of famous dan actors has greatly improved the status of dan roles and played a great role in the development of Peking Opera. Mei, Shang, Cheng and Xun each have their own artistic styles and strive for perfection in their performances and singing. They were prominent figures on the stage in their early years, and in their later years they also made sig 12Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  44. Various Industries and Trades in Old Beijing Qu Xiaoyue47k Wordscompleted Folk custom is a fashion accumulated in history. If you trace the inheritance of folk culture in the city, you will find that the rise and fall of old and new folk customs is a vivid reflection of the times. Beijing is a political, economic, and cultural city with a rich collection of humanities and splendid traditions from past dynasties. Exploring the long history of old Beijing and seeking out the rich folk customs of the ancient capital are modern people's intimate "reading" of this city. 10Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  45. Xinjiang·local Chronicles (Part 1) Xiao Dongfa8 Wordscompleted Local chronicle work is an important part of the construction of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics. This set of local chronicles series presents a panoramic view, with rich pictures and texts, intuitive images, ancient style, warm style, and strong readability, appreciation and knowledge. It can allow readers to fully touch and feel the connotation and charm of Chinese local chronicles culture, enhance national self-esteem and cultural pride, and can well inherit and carry forward C 10Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  46. German Cultural History Li Bojie544k Wordscompleted This book is one of the "national cultural history book series" and tells the cultural history of Germany. The book comprehensively displays the historical development, evolution and unique characteristics of German culture from the aspects of German culture in the Middle Ages, German modern culture, German culture in the Baroque era, German culture in the Enlightenment period, and Weimar classical literature period. This book is comprehensive in content and rich in historical materials. It is a 7Reads8.9Score—Shelves
  47. A New Exploration of the Power Succession in the Sixteen Kingdoms and Northern Dynasties Yang Xueyuecompleted The Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties were the period of most frequent regime changes in Chinese history, and also the period of the most dramatic changes in ethnic relations. The importance of this period in Chinese history and in the formation of China's multi-ethnic country does not need to be demonstrated. For a long time, the history of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties has not only been the focus of academic research, but also has produced numerous achievements, accumul 7Reads7.5Score—Shelves
  48. Three Religions and Nine Streams Zhai Wenming117k Wordscompleted This book introduces the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism as well as nine feudal social professions such as prostitutes, eunuchs, beggars, merchants, Feng Shui masters and fortune tellers, gamblers, gangs, actors, and gangsters. It also briefly explains the origins, doctrines, important figures, and influence of the three traditional Chinese religions; at the same time, , describes the emergence, development, main occupational characteristics and famous figures of these nine 7Reads7.7Score—Shelves
  49. Ancient Chemistry (Part 2) Xing Chunru66k Wordscompleted The Chinese nation is the oldest nation in the world, and the Chinese civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. China has a written history of nearly 5,000 years, starting from 841 BC. It is rare in the long history that there are documented documents. Among the four major ancient civilizations in the world, only China's history has always been passed down in an orderly manner and has never been interrupted. 6Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  50. Old Beijing Palace and Mansion Garden Qu Xiaoyue28k Wordscompleted "Old Beijing Prince's Palace and Grand Mansion" was compiled by Qu Xiaoyue 6Reads8.6Score—Shelves