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  1. The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 137Reads9.5Score—Shelves
  2. Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical751k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 91Reads9.4Score—Shelves
  3. The Book of the Stone Chamber the Second Collection of the Book of the Stone Chamber 石匮书 石匮书后集 Zhang Dai张岱Historical275k WordsCompleted "Shikui Shu" and "Shikui Shuhou Ji" are historical notes written by Zhang Dai, a famous scholar in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. They were originally intended to supplement the history of the Ming Dynasty, and the name "Shikui" was used to express the historical facts of "secret but not announced". Zhang Dai single-handedly tried to stand up for the collapsed Ming Dynasty, which was the last moment of scholar-bureaucrat culture in troubled times. The book is divided into the first part 41Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  4. The Tangyin Cases 棠阴比事 Written by Gui Wanrong桂万荣撰15k WordsCompleted [Ancient Crime Investigation | Ancient Forensic Science | Solving Bizarre Cases | Unraveling Mysteries with Reason] Without surveillance cameras or DNA, how did people in ancient times solve unusual cases? A collection of case judgments handed down from the Song dynasty records more than 70 real major cases found in official histories. A stepmother's murder of her husband sparks a bloody family tragedy; a wife conspires with her lover to kill her husband and disguises his death as an accident; f 37Reads7.8Score—Shelves
  5. Random Notes from the Western Capital 西京杂记 Liu Xin刘歆Historical17k WordsCompleted The Miscellaneous Records of the Western Capital is an ancient collection of anecdotes about Chang'an, the capital of the Western Han dynasty. It was traditionally attributed to Liu Xin of the Western Han, though later accounts generally credited Ge Hong of the Jin dynasty with compiling it. In six volumes, it gathers court lore, stories about famous figures, local customs and traditions, ingenious crafts, and folk legends from the Han dynasty. Its contents are wide-ranging, and its prose is sim 37Reads7.9Score—Shelves
  6. Records of Strange Lands 异域志 Zhou Zhizhong周致中Historical11k WordsCompleted Beyond the eastern coast lie mysterious lands, their customs and products seeming to emerge from a dream. Such is the wondrous world brought to life in the Yuan dynasty work Gazetteer of Foreign Lands. More than a book of geography, it is an early historical record of interactions between China and other cultures, viewed from a cross-cultural perspective. Originally titled Record of Snails and Insects, Gazetteer of Foreign Lands was written by Zhou Zhizhong, an academician of the Yuan dynasty, a 33Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  7. The Bamboo Annals 竹书纪年 Uncredited Author不提撰人Historical17k WordsCompleted The Bamboo Annals is an important chronological history of ancient China. It is traditionally attributed to an official historian of the State of Wei during the Warring States period. In the Western Jin dynasty, it was unearthed on bamboo slips from an ancient tomb in Jixian, in present-day Henan, which gave the work its name. The book is divided into two volumes and records history from the Yellow Emperor through the twentieth year of King Anxi of Wei during the Warring States period, though so 25Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  8. Chronicle of Zhang Xianzhong’s Capture of Luzhou 张献忠陷庐州纪 Yu Ruizi余瑞紫Historical18k WordsCompleted A Record of Zhang Xianzhong’s Capture of Luzhou is an important unofficial historical source written by Yu Ruizi, a firsthand witness from the late Ming dynasty. It recounts how Zhang Xianzhong, leader of a peasant rebel army, captured Luzhou, in the area of present-day Hefei, Anhui, in 1642, and the upheaval that followed. Yu Ruizi was a scholar trapped inside the city who witnessed the violence firsthand. He saw Luzhou fall, witnessed the suffering of its people amid the fighting, and observed 22Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  9. Taigong Six Tao 太公六韬 Jiang Ziya姜子牙Historical21k WordsCompleted Six Tao for short, also known as Taigong's Art of War. According to "Historical Records: The Liuhou Family", Zhang Liang was arrested by the Qin State and once lived in seclusion in Xiapi, where he was taught the art of war by Huang Shigong. This Huang Shigong was said to be a military strategist at the end of the Warring States Period, and his reputation was as good as Gui Guzi's. He lived in seclusion in Gucheng Mountain in Jibei, and wrote books and theories, including "Tai Gong's Art of War" 20Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  10. Deer and Woodcutter Chronicles 鹿樵纪闻 Wu Weiye吴伟业Historical76k WordsCompleted "Lu Qiao Ji Wen" is an important historical chronicle work written by Wu Weiye in the Qing Dynasty. The original book was written in the ninth year of Shunzhi (1652). It is an important historical material for studying the history of peasant wars and unrest in the late Ming Dynasty. Written in chronological and chronicle style, the book records the historical process from the uprising of various rebel armies in Shaanxi and North China in the first year of Chongzhen (1628), the rapid rise of peas 18Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  11. 1840: A Complete Account of the Opium War (Adapted from Records of the Barbarian Crisis) 1840：鸦片战争全记录（据《夷氛闻记》改编） Liang Tingnan梁廷柟Historical31k WordsCompleted In 1840, a conflict sparked by opium plunged the Great Qing into an unprecedented crisis. From Lin Zexu’s journey south to ban the opium trade and the destruction of opium at Humen, to British forces advancing north along the coast; from the bombardments of Guangzhou, Xiamen, Dinghai, and Zhenhai to the successive losses of Wusong and Zhenjiang, the war crept ever closer to Nanjing. Frontline commanders held isolated cities to the last, local people banded together to resist the enemy, while the 17Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  12. The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记 Feng Yan封演Historical30k WordsCompleted Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl 16Reads7.9Score—Shelves
  13. Records of Shu 蜀记 Anonymous佚名Historical14k WordsCompleted The Records of Shu is an ancient Chinese chronicle of the history and legends of Shu. Since its author is unknown, later generations preserved and passed it down as an anonymous work. It mainly records a variety of accounts from the ancient Shu region, in present-day Sichuan, ranging from early legends to historical events. These include stories about the kings of ancient Shu, tribal myths, changes in geography, and folk legends. It is an important reference for studying the society, culture, an 15Reads7.9Score—Shelves
  14. Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang: A Classic on Ancient Temples and Geography 洛阳伽蓝记：古代寺塔记地理名著 Study of the Nation国之学35k WordsCompleted A Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang, also known as The Monastery Record, is an ancient Chinese text on Buddhist history. More than a decade after the Eastern Wei moved its capital to Ye, Yang Xuanzhi, a military aide, revisited Luoyang and recorded the splendor of its suburban Buddhist temples before the city’s destruction, along with an overview of the changes in its history. Completed in 547, the fifth year of the Wuding era of the Eastern Wei, it is a collection of historical and 12Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  15. On the Chinese Nation and Nationalism 论中华民族与民族主义 Jian Bozan翦伯赞Historical2k WordsCompleted All ethnic groups are equal. This is the fundamental principle of Marxism-Leninism in addressing ethnic issues. This principle applies both to resolving ethnic issues today and to those of the past. Throughout the long history of class society, relations between ethnic groups have been unequal. This fact fills the histories of the world and of China alike. Even today, discussions of ethnic history still see people raising the question of the national identity of ethnic groups in Chinese history. 12Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  16. The Eight Strokes of Yong 永字八法 Anonymous佚名1k WordsCompleted This book is in the public domain and is not subject to copyright restrictions. Chinese civilization has a long and rich history, and traditional culture shines like a sky full of stars. These classic works distill the wisdom accumulated over thousands of years and bring together the finest of human thought. They have been compiled and edited to make them easier for readers to enjoy and discuss. 12Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  17. Yiyou Yangzhou City Observance Story 乙酉扬州城守纪略 Dai Mingshi戴名世Historical5k WordsCompleted "Yiyou Yangzhou City Watch Record" is a historical documentary document written by Dai Mingshi, a scholar in the Qing Dynasty. It records the entire process of Yangzhou City (1645, the year of Yiyou) resisting the Qing invasion during the Nanming regime in the late Ming Dynasty. This book is written in a narrative style, with Shi Kefa and other Ming Dynasty defenders resisting the Qing attack as the core. It details the complete historical scenes from the deployment of Yangzhou City, the Qing ar 11Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  18. The Unofficial History of Southern Xinjiang 南疆逸史 Wen Ruilin温睿临Historical426k WordsCompleted History of the Southern Frontier is a large-scale biographical history written by Wen Ruilin, a Qing dynasty historian. An important supplementary source on the history of the Southern Ming, it focuses on major events and biographies from the Hongguang, Longwu, and Yongli reigns. Originally titled Lost History of the Southern Frontier, the work was organized and expanded into a complete history. Later generations compiled and collated it, and it circulated among historians in editions of varying 10Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  19. The Fuzhai Diaries 复斋日记 Xu Hao许浩Historical22k WordsCompleted Fu Zhai Diary is a collection of historical notes from the Ming dynasty, written by Xu Hao and completed in 1495, the eighth year of the Hongzhi reign. Originally titled as a work recording the author's daily observations and historical events, it belongs to the diary and historical-notes genre. The book is about two volumes long, and the earliest surviving printed editions appear among old editions published by institutions such as the Commercial Press. Writing in the first person, Xu Hao recor 10Reads7.7Score—Shelves
  20. Survival Record 幸存录 Xia Yunyi夏允彝Historical27k WordsCompleted "Survival Record" is an important private historical work written by Xia Yunyi, a strategist who fought against the Qing Dynasty in the late Ming Dynasty. The book consists of six volumes. It records from a first-person perspective major historical events such as party strife, Liao affairs, the defense of Hou Jin Dynasty since the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and the rampage of rogue bandits during the Chongzhen period. It is also mixed with the author's personal views and analysis of the r 9Reads7.7Score—Shelves
  21. The Five Fists Supreme Formula Song 五拳总诀歌 Anonymous佚名1k WordsCompleted Shaolin's Five Fists embody the five forms, drawing their meaning from nature; They meld old methods into five new forms, the essence of one hundred and seventy-three techniques; Their profound principles endure through the ages, with masters past and present following the autumn moon; The fist travels in a straight line, keeping to the school's traditions, while hand techniques form the basis of Southern Boxing; Seek stillness in motion, yet stillness never ceases; intention and breath press ag 8Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  22. Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Wang Jingqi汪景祺Historical35k WordsCompleted Notes from the Western Expedition is a collection of essays written by the Qing dynasty literatus Wang Jingqi during his journey west in 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng reign. The book comprises around 35,000 characters. Following the author's route from Hebei to Xi'an in Shaanxi, it weaves together his observations along the way, encounters with people, depictions of society, and accounts of historical events. Its scope is broad and its style meticulous, combining documentary value with 8Reads7.9Score—Shelves
  23. Tales of a Heroic and Virtuous Woman 忠孝勇烈奇女传 Uncredited Author不提撰人Historical109k WordsCompleted The Tale of the Loyal, Filial, Brave, and Heroic Woman is a chaptered novel centered on Hua Mulan, the legendary heroine of ancient China. Building on the traditional tale of Mulan joining the army in her father's place, the novel expands and reimagines the story, blending historical romance, tales of gods and demons, and moral instruction to portray an extraordinary woman embodying loyalty, filial piety, courage, and steadfast virtue. The novel begins with Mulan's family origins, recounting the 7Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  24. Records of Yunnan 滇载记 Yang Shen杨慎Historical7k WordsCompleted Records of Yunnan is a gazetteer compiled in his later years by the Ming scholar Yang Shen. It gives a detailed account of Yunnan’s history, geography, local customs, ethnic traditions, and historic sites, revealing both his profound learning and his deep affection for his homeland. Organized chronologically, the book records political changes, military conflicts, ethnic integration, and the merits and failings of officials who governed the region from ancient times through the Ming dynasty. It 6Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  25. In the Ming Dynasty, the Dutch Invaded and Occupied the Remains of Penghu 明季荷兰人侵据彭湖残档 Anonymous佚名Historical33k WordsCompleted "Fragments of the Dutch Invasion of Penghu in the Ming Dynasty" is a precious collection of historical data. The author is anonymous. The book is not a literary work in the general sense, but a collection of coastal defense archives of the Ming Dynasty reconstructed with original historical data as the core. It was compiled by the Institute of History and Philology of the Academia Sinica from Parts B and E of "Historical Materials of the Ming and Qing Dynasties" about the invasion of Penghu by t 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  26. The Sima Law 司马法 Rang Ju穰苴Historical4k WordsCompleted A military treatise from the pre-Qin period, it preserves some of the oldest military thought still extant in China, including highly classical principles of warfare from the early Spring and Autumn period. It is imbued with a strong aristocratic character. According to the Records of the Grand Historian, in the biography of Sima Rangju: “King Wei of Qi ordered his ministers to research the ancient Art of War of Sima and add Rangju to it, whereupon it was called The Art of War of Sima Rangju.” T 6Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  27. Romance of the Former Han Dynasty 前汉演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical563k WordsCompleted Cai Dongfan's Romance of the Former Han is a historical chapter-by-chapter novel set amid the turmoil at the end of the Qin dynasty and the founding of the Western Han. In 100 chapters and nearly 560,000 words, it vividly recreates this turbulent age. From Qin Shi Huang's tyranny and Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's uprising, to the rivalry between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, and then the founding of the Han and Empress Lü's grip on power, the book is full of both bloody battlefield clashes and sinister pol 6Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  28. Romance of the Rise and Fall of the Dynasties 历代兴衰演义 Lu Fu吕抚Historical536k WordsCompleted The Rise and Fall of Successive Dynasties is a historical novel by the Qing scholar Lü Fu. Written in episodic form, it systematically recounts the course of history from the age of ancient myths to the Qin unification of China, weaving together imperial lineages, the succession of dynasties, the origins of civilization, and the development of religion. The book begins with the myth of “Pangu creating the world,” then relates the rise and fall of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the Xia, 5Reads7.7Score—Shelves
  29. A Study of Hsinchu County's System 新竹县制度考 Anonymous佚名Historical37k WordsCompleted A Study of the Institutions of Xinzhu County is a research work on local institutions and gazetteers from the Qing dynasty. Its author is unknown, and it is attributed to an anonymous writer. This ancient text examines institutions, focusing primarily on the evolution of the institutions, government offices, customs, and local life of Xinzhu County, in what is now the Xinzhu area of Taiwan. Works of this kind often trace the origins and changes of local governance through historical records and 4Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  30. Letters from the Jingkang Era 靖康传信录 Li Gang李纲Historical22k WordsCompleted The Jingkang Record is a historical account written by Li Gang, a senior official in the late Northern Song. It is of exceptional value as a historical source, particularly for its firsthand record of the Jingkang Incident, when Jin forces invaded the Northern Song in 1127 and captured Emperors Huizong and Qinzong. Arranged chronologically, it details the court's responses to Jin incursions, internal debates, military strategies, and political actions from the seventh year of the Xuanhe era (112 4Reads7.8Score—Shelves
  31. The Yang Family Generals: The Original Tale 杨家将演义（原著） Xiong Damu熊大木Historical149k WordsCompleted The Yang Family Generals is a historical heroic romance by Ming dynasty writer Xiong Damu. Set in the early Northern Song dynasty, it tells of Yang Ye and his descendants, generations of loyal and valiant heroes who fought to defend their country. Through the Yang family's fierce battles and heroic defense of the frontier, the novel creates enduring figures such as Yang Ye, Yang Yanzhao, and Yang Zongbao, and celebrates the national spirit of loyalty to the emperor and country, courage, and unyi 4Reads7.9Score—Shelves
  32. Romance of the Thirteen Qing Emperors 清宫十三朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical579k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Thirteen Reigns of the Qing Court is a historical novel of nearly 600,000 Chinese characters by Republican-era writer Xu Xiaotian. With vivid prose and a sweeping scope, it offers a panoramic view of almost three hundred years of change, from the Qing dynasty’s origins to its fall. The novel’s one hundred chapters trace events from Nurhaci’s rise in Jianzhou and his uprising with thirteen suits of ancestral armor to Puyi’s abdication and the closing of the Qing palace. Court i 4Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  33. Romance of the Qing Dynasty 清史演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical587k WordsCompleted Cai Dongfan's The Romance of the Qing Dynasty is an epic of sweeping grandeur. In a million words, it uncovers the century-spanning secrets of the Qing Empire, from its rise to its fall! From Nurhaci rallying his troops against the Ming with his “Seven Grievances,” to Kangxi outsmarting and capturing Oboi and putting down the Three Feudatories; from undercurrents stirring beneath the Qianlong Emperor's prosperous reign to the humiliating guns of the Opium War; then to Empress Dowager Cixi ruling 4Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  34. Qing Dynasty Official Records of the Fall of the Zheng Family in Taiwan 清代官书记明台湾郑氏亡事 Anonymous佚名Historical17k WordsCompleted Records in Qing Official Histories of the Fall of the Zheng Clan in Taiwan under the Ming is a valuable historical source. The four-volume work was compiled and published by the Institute of History and Philology at Academia Sinica. Originally titled Strategies for Pacifying the Maritime Rebels, it survives as an unprinted manuscript from the Qing Grand Secretariat archives. It was not included in the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries and was typeset and published by the Historical Materia 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves
  35. Ming Dynasty Southern Strategy 明季南略 Ji Liuqi计六奇Historical247k WordsCompleted "Southern Strategy of the Ming Dynasty" is an important historical and chronicle work written by Ji Liuqi (also known as Yongbin, nicknamed Tianjiezi, and Jiufeng Jushi) in the early Qing Dynasty. It consists of sixteen volumes. It mainly describes the historical process of the Southern Ming regime and Zheng Chenggong's fight against the Qing Dynasty and the restoration of the Ming Dynasty. It covers major events from May of the first year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1644) to February of the 3Reads8.6Score—Shelves
  36. The Easy-to-Understand Outline of Chinese History 纲鉴易知录 Wu Chengquan吴乘權Historical1.2M WordsCompleted This monumental history of China spans a thousand years of upheaval, from Pangu's creation of the world to the fall of the Ming dynasty. In 107 volumes and approximately 1.8 million characters, it covers everything from the age of myth and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, and finally the late Ming. Arranged in the “outline-and-details” format, it distills a vast and complex history into a clear narrative. The book recounts not only maj 3Reads8.8Score—Shelves
  37. Miscellaneous Notes from the Jian Studio 謇斋琐缀录 Yin Zhi尹直Historical54k WordsCompleted Jianzai Suo Zhui Lu is a collection of miscellaneous historical notes by the Ming-dynasty scholar Yin Zhi (courtesy name Zhengyan, from Taihe, Jiangxi; 1427–1511). Consisting of approximately eight volumes, it is an important work in the tradition of classical notes and miscellaneous records. Yin Zhi had a distinguished and varied career: he passed the highest imperial examination and held posts including Hanlin Academician and Minister of War. A highly regarded scholar and official in the mid-M 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves
  38. The Romance of the Western Han 西汉演义 Zhen Wei甄伟Historical259k WordsCompleted Zhen Wei’s version of The Romance of the Western Han is a sweeping epic of the Chu-Han conflict, taking you back to the war-torn chaos at the end of the Qin dynasty. From the power struggles in Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s later years and Zhao Gao’s corruption of the court, to the rise of Xiang Yu and Liu Bang as rival heroes battling for supremacy, and onward to the fateful Feast at Hongmen and the tragic songs of Gaixia, this book vividly paints a grand tableau woven with political intrigue, ambiti 3Reads8.6Score—Shelves
  39. Veritable Records of Qing Taizu, Emperor Wu 清太祖武皇帝实录 Anonymous佚名Historical59k WordsCompleted The Veritable Records of Emperor Wu, Taizu of Qing is the authoritative official biography of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty. Written in chronological form, it recounts the sweeping story of the Manchus’ rise from tribal rivalries to the foundation of an empire. The book not only reveals the mythic origin of the “Three Fairy Maidens Who Ate the Divine Fruit and Bore the Ancestor,” but also vividly depicts Nurhaci’s legendary deeds: raising an army with thirteen suits of ancestral armo 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves
  40. Memorials on Fujian and Taiwan 福建台湾奏摺 Shen Baozhen沈葆桢Historical52k WordsCompleted Memorials on Fujian and Taiwan is an important collection of historical documents from the Qing dynasty, written by the late Qing statesman Shen Baozhen. It gathers a series of memorials and official communications he submitted to the imperial court while serving in Fujian and Taiwan, making it a firsthand source for studying late Qing social governance in Taiwan, frontier policy, and coastal defense strategy. The main text contains fifty-nine memorials that Shen submitted during his tenure in T 2Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  41. The Beginning and End of the Sino-French Military War 中法兵事始末 Luo Dunrong罗惇曧Historical17k WordsCompleted "The Beginning and End of the Sino-French War" is a small booklet of military and diplomatic historical materials compiled in notebook style written by Luo Dunzong, a famous literary and historical figure in the late Qing Dynasty. It focuses on the conflicts and war experiences that broke out between China and France in the late Qing Dynasty, especially the description of the entire process of the Sino-French War (also known as the Sino-French War). Luo Dunzong was born into a noble family in th 2Reads7.8Score—Shelves
  42. Chronicles of Lonza 龙沙纪略 Economical Way方式济Historical11k WordsCompleted "Longsha Chronicles" is like a documentary manuscript on the frontier in the early Qing Dynasty. The opening chapter takes readers into the vast Heilongjiang River Basin to experience the vivid descriptions of the situation outside the Great Wall and the customs of foreign ethnic groups. The book was written by Fang Ji, a Jinshi in the Qing Dynasty. His family moved to Heilongjiang because his father was involved in a literary inquisition. He experienced life in the border area and condensed wha 2Reads7.9Score—Shelves
  43. Idle Talks with a Country Recluse 半村野人闲谈 Jichang继昌Historical4k WordsCompleted Casual Talks of a Rustic from Banchun is a Ming-dynasty work of historical notes and miscellaneous writings. Its author was Jiang Nan, courtesy name Shuming and pen name Rongtang, a native of Renhe, Zhejiang, and a successful provincial candidate in the fourteenth year of the Zhengde reign. The book consists of a single volume and belongs to the genre of notes in which Ming literati collected institutions and regulations, anecdotes about historical figures, and curious tales from the past. It is 2Reads7.6Score—Shelves
  44. The Pacification of Yunnan 平滇始末 Anonymous佚名Historical6k WordsCompleted Pingdian Shimo is a one-volume historical account by an unknown Qing-dynasty author. It mainly recounts the complex unrest and campaigns in early Qing Yunnan, historically known as Dian, and the surrounding regions, focusing in particular on the cascading effects of Wu Sangui’s rebellion and major events such as the return of Yunnan and Guangdong-Guangxi to Qing allegiance. The author says that during the turmoil he took refuge in the deep mountains, and later compiled this book at a friend’s re 2Reads7.7Score—Shelves
  45. Ten Leaves of Wild Tales: Qing Palace Gossip, Plots Even TV Dramas Wouldn't Dare Show 十叶野闻（清宫八卦合集，电视剧都不敢拍的剧情） Xu Zhiyan许指严Historical133k WordsCompleted This collection of Qing court gossip is practically a trove of palace intrigue plots from a century ago. Its author, Xu Zhiyan, was a colleague of Lu Xun and was hailed in the early Republic of China as a master of anecdotal fiction. His stories are packed with strange tales and secret scandals from all ten Qing emperors. The book contains 43 stories, ranging from Empress Dowager Cixi’s extravagant secrets and Li Lianying’s greed and cunning to the details of Prince Qing selling official posts. 2Reads7.9Score—Shelves
  46. Chronicle of Wu Ni's Rise and Fall 吴逆取亡录 Hermit of Cangbian Mountain苍弁山樵Historical6k WordsCompleted The Record of Wu's Rebellion and Downfall is a historical chronicle from the Qing Dynasty centered on firsthand accounts of actual warfare. Published under the name Cangbian Shanqu, it was written during the Kangxi reign and records events the author witnessed or collected concerning Wu Sangui's rebellion and the entire Revolt of the Three Feudatories. In the title, “rebellion” refers to Wu Sangui's uprising against the Qing, while “downfall” refers to the collapse of the Wu Zhou regime. In chro 2Reads7.5Score—Shelves
  47. The Five Tigers Pacify the South 五虎平南 Li Yutang李雨堂Historical127k WordsCompleted The Five Tigers Pacify the South is set during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Great Song, when the southern barbarian king Nong Zhigao rebelled and war engulfed the southern frontier. Di Qing, Prince of Pacifying the West, received the imperial order to lead the army and set out once more with the Five Tiger Generals. But they were thwarted by the sorcery of a strange martial expert from the southern tribes: Duan Hongyu, daughter of Duan Hong of Mengyun Pass. Trained in the Way of the Immor 2Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  48. Wei Liaozi 尉缭子 Wei Liao尉缭Historical11k WordsCompleted A military text from the late Warring States period, its ideas are close to Legalism. It opposes the Confucian and Mencian principle of benevolence and advocates governing the state and the military through strict laws. It places great importance on establishing a legal system in the army and was also the first to propose a view of warfare based on economics. Its influence on later generations was profound. 1Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  49. Record of Hongwu's Sagely Governance 洪武圣政记 Song Lian宋濂Historical8k WordsCompleted The Record of Hongwu's Sagely Governance is an important official historical work from the early Ming dynasty. It was compiled in 1375, the eighth year of the Hongwu reign, by Song Lian (1310-1381), a Hanlin academician under the Hongwu Emperor, and his colleagues, in response to an imperial command. It is a factual record of the "sagely governance" implemented by the Ming founder, Zhu Yuanzhang. The work was both the only officially commissioned record of sagely governance produced by the Ming 1Reads7.7Score—Shelves
  50. Records of the Lands and Peoples of Guangxi 桂海虞衡志 Fan Chengda范成大Historical12k WordsCompleted The landscapes of Guilin are veiled in mystery by the mist. Mountain peaks are reflected in the water, and birdsong drifts from the deep forest. This is the scene of a traveler journeying through the remote reaches of Lingnan: Fan Chengda traverses mountain paths, explores caves, gathers spices, interviews local tribes, and records the wonders and customs of the Guihai region. This is the story of Fan Chengda and his work, Records of the Guihai Region. Fan Chengda (1121-1193), courtesy name Zhin 1Reads7.5Score—Shelves