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Wang Mang, he was not the founding emperor, but he personally ended the glory of the Western Han Dynasty; he was well-read in poetry and books, but he was notorious as a "rebellious minister and traitor"; he worked hard to govern, but in the end he died and the country was destroyed. This book takes you through the late Western Han Dynasty and witnesses how a son from a related family rose to the pinnacle of power. As a Confucian believer, he did not hesitate to bear the name of "usurper" and implemented a drastic social reform, but failed in the collision between ideal and reality. Is Wang Mang an ambitious usurper, an idealistic reformer, or a "traveler"?

During the turbulent years of the Republic of China, countless unknown secrets were buried, and every case hid the unknown truth. Sun Chuanfang became a monk, but could not escape the fate of having to pay with blood; the flour king was kidnapped in the street, and behind it was a seamless plan and the kidnapper's uneven distribution of the spoils; the Qinggang leader Zhang Xiaolin died on the street, and the Yonghe gold evaporated overnight... What kind of truth is hidden behind these strange cases of the Republic of China that shocked the world? Was it love killing? Is it a vendetta? Is it a political conspiracy? Or a shocking scam? This book will open up the dusty archives for you and restore the twists and turns of historical truth!

From the weird and interesting anecdotes of big political figures to the ridiculous behavior of petty bureaucrats, this book never makes history seem boring. It shows all kinds of life during the Republic of China and shows those historical moments that are different from our traditional understanding. In these stories, you will see anecdotes about Chiang Kai-shek's request for a fortune, Dai Li's romantic affairs, and even the strange scene of Chen Weizhou reading Chiang Kai-shek's face... Against those complicated political and cultural backgrounds, they are often full of unexpected fun and drama. If you want to understand the absurd, sad, or funny history behind the Republic of China, this book will open up a new historical perspective for you, open your eyes, and make you laugh out loud.

The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period were like a "war between princes" that lasted for five hundred years. Emperor Zhou wanted to be the referee, but the princes had already established the rules. Here is the "Strategy for a Rich Country and a Strong Army" written by the "Entrepreneurial Team" Duke Huan of Qi, Guan Zhong, the counterattack story of Gou Jian, the King of Yue, who "suffered courage while lying on the salary", and the shocking reversal of Jing Ke shouting "There is a dagger hidden in the map" when he assassinated Qin. Want to hear Machiavellian tactics? There is live teaching of Thirty-Six Strategies here; want to see the excitement? Here are the flashes of swords and shadows of assassin knights. The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period have taken thousands of years to prove that although the troubled times are chaotic, they contain the most vivid ideas and character of the Chinese people.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in chaos. Liu Bei, a down-and-out emperor uncle who sold straw sandals, started the most inspiring entrepreneurial story in history with the brotherhood of "Three Brothers in the Taoyuan". It started off poorly, relying entirely on his charisma to attract investment - he tricked Zhuge Liang into leaving the company, borrowing Jingzhou as an office, and eventually listing the company in Shu, establishing the Shuhan Group. Unfortunately, it was difficult to start a business, and the Shu Han failed to unify the world in the end. However, Liu Bei's benevolence, Guan Yu's loyalty, and Zhuge Liang's resourcefulness made this period of history passionate and tragic. Want to know how they counterattacked from an exiled team to a dominant force? Let's take a look at the interesting things about Shu Han Liu Bei.

Today, let's talk about those "unofficial histories" of the Qing Dynasty. This "wild history" is simply like a ridiculous "historical farce". It's hard to tell the truth from the false, and it's like looking at flowers in the fog; however, the wildness is comparable to flying in the sky and crawling on the ground, no matter how exciting it is! Like Nurha stepping on the seven stars with bare feet, the mystery of Emperor Yongzheng's sudden death, Cixi's romantic affair... It's like a nonsensical time-travel melee, which stirs up that period of history like a pot of boiling "Bagua Spicy Soup". It has a unique taste and makes people want to travel behind the historical stage and secretly find out what's going on!

In the deep palace with red walls and yellow tiles, the princes were born into a whirlpool of power struggles. Some people drew swords to kill their brothers in order to seize the throne, causing blood to rain in front of the Xuanwu Gate every year; some indulged in the gentle countryside and turned the forbidden area of ​​the harem into a place of romance; some even pretended to be filial during the day and formed cliques for personal gain at night, planting "murderous poison" in the imperial garden. They stepped on the blood of their loved ones and climbed up to the Golden Palace, but on the night of their enthronement, they found that the dragon chair was made of bones. There are so many secrets hidden in history books that make people want to find out. When the new emperor opened his twelve crowns and saw the distorted face in the bronze mirror, he was shocked to realize that he had become a puppet of the imperial power.

As one of the prosperous times in Chinese history, the Tang Dynasty left us with a glorious background, but under the appearance of prosperity there are always crises and responses hidden. The charm unique to the Tang Dynasty is not only reflected in institutional innovation and cultural peaks, but also in the etiquette thought and the spirit of the rule of law. The interesting thing about history is to unearth deeply buried secrets through bits and pieces of clues. This book will take you into different "case solving" scenes.

The disaster of witchcraft was a major event in the history of the Western Han Dynasty, which involved the political struggle of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and the overt and covert struggles of various princes to seize the throne. The truth of this major historical event has become an unsolved mystery due to the lack of historical data. The author of this book uses historical materials and existing research results to make bold and creative arguments and conjectures about the gaps in history, reexamines the origins of the witchcraft disaster, reveals the truth, and proposes a new perspective that cannot be falsified.

The Republic of China, which was raging with war and the transition between the old and the new, was like a mysterious treasure, hiding countless legends and anecdotes. Cai Yuanpei, who was a nursing student, put aside the difficulties of his family. When his eldest son was seriously ill, he still chose to go to Nanjing to raise funds, but he had no choice but to be separated from his beloved heaven and earth forever; Sun Yat-sen formed an indissoluble bond with Zhang Jingjiang during the vast journey. Behind the mysterious agreement was Zhang Jingjiang's unreserved support for the revolution, which became a key force in promoting history; Zhang Taiyan faced the investigation of the Japanese police and filled out the form in a unique way, sarcastically mocking the opponent, showing his fearless character. These are just the highlights of "The Hidden Republic of China: Strange People and Strange Things Behind the Great Era". This book will take you through time and space, uncovering the little-known stories behind many figures of the Republic of China, leading you to appreciate the turmoil of that era, and witness the light of humanity and ambition shining in the torrent of history.

"Emperors Who Refined Alchemy" takes you through a mysterious and absurd historical chapter! Alchemy, this ancient and mysterious alchemy, has caused great uproar in Chinese history. From its inception during the Warring States Period to the peak of the Tang Dynasty, it ran through countless dynasties. The book tells the stories of many emperors who were obsessed with it. Qin Shihuang did not hesitate to sacrifice people and money in order to seek the elixir, and many emperors in the Tang Dynasty died of elixir poisoning. It also provides an in-depth analysis of alchemy schools, theories, and unexpected contributions in medicine, chemistry, and other fields. Reading this book is like traveling through time and space, witnessing the ups and downs of alchemy on the historical stage, feeling the ancient emperors' enthusiasm and persistence for immortality, and gaining knowledge and thinking.

Empress Dowager Cixi has always been a controversial figure. She was the supreme ruler of the late Qing Dynasty and was known as the "Uncrowned Queen" of the Qing Dynasty. She was also the biological mother of Emperor Tongzhi and the concubine of Emperor Xianfeng. Empress Dowager Cixi established an emperor and deposed another emperor. When she entered the political stage, it was a critical moment for the Qing Dynasty. At that time, the British and French allied forces sacked Beijing, the Taiping Army occupied half of the country, and the Nian Army and other rebel forces continued to rise. The Qing Empire had little peace. So, what kind of person is Empress Dowager Cixi? How does she listen to politics behind the curtain? What unknown secrets did she have after her life and death? This book will reveal to you one by one the mysterious truth behind this "Lafayette".

During the turbulent years of the Republic of China, many bizarre cases were staged one after another, each one shocking! "The Great Strange Case of the Republic of China" written by Shun Yan will take you into that turbulent era. Here is the industrial king Jiang Fanqing whose murder was caused by a jade bracelet, the thrilling contest between officials and bandits behind the foreign hostage kidnapping case, and Sun Dianying's crazy act of stealing the Eastern Tombs of the Qing Dynasty. Behind each strange case is the greed, desire and struggle of human nature. Follow this book to uncover the dusty archives, explore the unknown truths, feel the complexity and turmoil of society during the Republic of China, and experience the thrilling history behind it.

Shunyan's masterpiece "Those Things About Hongmen" will reveal the history of the mysterious gang for you! From the turmoil of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Hongmen quietly emerged, with the ambition to fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty, writing a series of passionate legends. As the wheel of history turns, its figure shuttles through the waves of the times, and the rise and fall of various factions is dizzying. The book contains not only Situ Meitang's passionate struggle, but also his many evil deeds after becoming a gangster, which is shocking. Following this book, you feel like you are in that turbulent era, feeling the complexity and multifacetedness of Hongmen, and appreciating a little-known historical chapter with its ups and downs.

The Republic of China, which is raging with wars and alternating between old and new, appears to be a turbulent state of warlords fighting and regime changes, but behind it lies the legendary anecdotes of countless great figures. Shun Yan's "Romantic History of Big Figures in the Republic of China" will reveal to you the past events that have been buried in the dust of time. In the book, Yuan Shikai has a group of wives and concubines, and their love affairs are closely intertwined with the desire for power; Wu Peifu shouts "Four Nos", but has constant twists and turns on the road to marriage; Liang Qichao is a gentleman in front of him, but there is a secret love history behind him. From Feng Guozhang's deep love trap to Lu Rongting's legendary love affair with his beautiful wife, many influential figures in the Republic of China struggled in the whirlpool of love and power. Open this book, step into that special era, peep into the unknown emotional world of big figures, and experience the unique situation of the Republic of China.

Women's involvement in politics has always been a taboo in ancient Chinese political society. Since ancient times, there has been a saying of "female chickens starting the morning". However, throughout the five thousand years of China, countless women have left a strong mark on men's fame and fortune. Although they live in a patriarchal society, they have reversed the direction of fate and quietly influenced the course of history with their unique wisdom, charm and tenacity. During the Republic of China, with the rise of the women's liberation movement, many independent women stepped onto the political stage. They appealed for equality and demanded that women should enjoy the same rights. These bold actions promoted the liberation of modern ideas. Among these independent women, the wives of warlords are particularly eye-catching. While the male warriors fought on the front lines, they used the tea party as the battlefield, the cheongsam as the battle robe, and the miniature pistol in the rouge box and the encrypted information in the sandalwood fan to write another bloody history of the Republic of China. This book will reveal how these women broke traditional prejudices against women and created their own positions of power through family power relations, diplomacy, political mediation, and even alliances with other women.

The war is raging, heroes are vying for the throne, on the stage of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, strange things happen one after another, and legends continue! "Interesting Stories about the Spring and Autumn and Warring States" is like a grand historical scroll, slowly unfolding the changes of that era. In the book, Duke Zhuang of Zheng used wisdom and forbearance to compose a song of power in the complicated court struggle; Duke Huan of Qi had great ambitions, and with the help of Guan Zhong, he intimidated the princes with his move of "respecting the king and resisting the barbarians"; while Gou Jian endured humiliation and heavy burdens, endured hardships, and finally achieved his great cause of revenge. These stories vividly demonstrate the wisdom, courage and choices of the ancients. Opening this book feels like traveling through time and space, being in an era full of intrigue, war, and warmth, and feeling the shock and charm of history.

The book "Secret History of the Taiping Rebellion" deeply explores the little-known historical details and underlying motivations of the Taiping Rebellion in the late Qing Dynasty. The book not only details the glorious journey of Hong Xiuquan and others from the Jintian Uprising to the capital Tianjing, but also reveals the intricate power struggles, diplomatic strategies, and collisions and integrations with traditional social culture within this peasant uprising regime. Through the reinterpretation of a large number of historical materials, the book shows the ideals and practical dilemmas of the leaders of the Taiping Rebellion, as well as the profound impact of this movement on the course of Chinese history, presenting readers with a magnificent and mysterious historical picture.

"The Secret History of the Republic of China" is a 39-year history from the Revolution of 1911 to the overthrow of the Kuomintang regime in 1949. It carefully selects a number of representative figures and events. It is divided into four chapters: Warriors of the Republic, Celebrities and Ladies, Jianghu and Secret Agents, and Strange Cases of the Republic of China, which truly reproduces a relatively complete story of the activities and deeds of figures in the Republic of China. The book is inserted with 200 precious pictures related to the history of the Republic of China, which effectively enhances the book's readability, knowledge and interest. The text of this book is concise and smooth, the interpretation is easy to understand, and the pictures are exquisite. It is a popular historical book suitable for the public to read.

This book starts from the origin of Chinese characters, takes vivid and interesting comic stories as the main line, and runs through the entire process of the 3000-year history of Chinese calligraphy. The book covers the creation and discovery of oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, seal script, official script, cursive script, regular script, running script and other calligraphy styles. It also tells the stories behind many representative calligraphers in history and their masterpieces. Allow readers to understand and become familiar with the development history of Chinese calligraphy in a relaxed and humorous atmosphere. The writing of the book is concise and vivid, and the language is lively and hilarious. It is a popular science book on the history of Chinese calligraphy that readers can read without any burden.

This book delves into the many mysteries and legends of Chinese history, revealing each fascinating story. From the legend of Xi Shi's beauty and her true and false spy relationship with Fan Li, to the eternal mystery of Qin Shihuang's failure to establish a queen, to the mysterious death of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, the book details the truth and controversy behind these historical figures and events. Through careful research on historical facts and vivid descriptions of folklore, the author leads readers through the mists of time and explores the legends and mysteries that have left a profound mark on the long history. This book is not only a work of historical revelation, but also a wonderful cultural adventure, suitable for readers who are curious about Chinese history.

Take you to explore many mysteries and historical secrets of ancient China. From the mystery of the death of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, to the mystery of the premature death of the Northern Wei Prince Tuoba Huang, to the conspiracy theory about the death of the Empress Dowager Cixi, this book reveals the historical truth for you through detailed historical materials and vivid narratives. The book not only presents the power struggle and love and hatred, but also shows the customs and cultural background of ancient society, allowing you to understand the complexity and profundity of history in an interesting way. Whether you are a history buff or a general reader, you will find a different reading experience in this book.

It takes readers on a thrilling historical journey, revealing the power struggles and political conspiracies within the courts of Chinese dynasties. Divided into multiple parts, this book introduces in detail the famous political events and figures in various dynasties such as Qin and Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang, Song and Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Through an in-depth analysis of the palace intrigues, it shows the wisdom and tragedy of historical figures in the game of power. In the Qin and Han Dynasties, readers will see how events such as Hu Hai's chaos and the witchcraft disaster shook the foundation of the country; in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the struggle between the powerful queen Jia Nanfeng and the powerful ministers to usurp the throne revealed the fragility and changes of imperial power; the power struggle in the Sui and Tang Dynasties showed the complexity of politics through Wu Zetian's machinations and the turmoil of the Anshi Rebellion. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, the struggles inside and outside the court demonstrated the grandeur of history through Zhao Gou's decision-making in the Southern Song Dynasty and the internal struggles in the Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, events such as eunuchs and foreign relatives' monopolization of power pushed court politics to the extreme, revealing how the intertwining of power and conspiracy affected the fate of the country. This book is not only a record of historical events, but also a profound reflection on power and human nature, helping readers understand the complexity of politics and the cruelty of power struggles from a historical perspective. Through meticulous description and in-depth analysis, the inner world and human struggle of historical figures are revealed, giving new vitality to the dusty past.

It will take you into a historical world full of suspense and surprise. The book details the lives of great figures such as Genghis Khan, Emperor Guangxu, Emperor Qianlong and Emperor Kangxi, and how they wrote legends in the changing times. Through unique perspectives and vivid stories, you will witness how Genghis Khan unified Mongolia with extraordinary wisdom and courage, appreciate Emperor Guangxu's difficult choice between change and conservatism, feel Emperor Qianlong's balance between art and power, and Emperor Kangxi's wisdom and talent in governing the country. Each chapter is a gripping historical journey, from the bloodshed on the battlefield to the power struggles in the palace, from the inheritance of culture to political changes. These stories not only show the extraordinary achievements of historical figures, but also reveal the complex human nature and mental processes behind them. In these wonderful chapters, history is no longer a cold record, but full of fresh vitality, waiting for you to explore and discover.

"I Don't Go Out with My Cat Slave: A Short History of Chinese Celebrities' Love of Cats" shows the warm daily life between cats and Chinese celebrities in the form of text, opening an interesting door to the inner world of ancient and modern celebrities. You will read about Lu You who wrote poems for cats, Sima Guang who named cats, Yang Jiang who waited for cats to come home, Ji Xianlin who fought against the world for cats, Xu Beihong who told everyone that he was better at "drawing cats than horses" and regarded cats as... Xu Zhimo, the muse of inspiration, Qian Zhongshu, who incorporated his love for cats into textual research, Liang Shiqiu, who got up early in the morning to buy snacks for cats, and Xia Yan, who loves cats so much, how his old cat waited for him in an almost tragic way throughout his life. Let us step into the unique cat-loving world of Chinese celebrities and go on a wonderful journey with them about life, love and understanding.

"The Uncrowned Queen" is a masterpiece that deeply analyzes the history of Lu Pheasant's reign. Through delicate writing, this book tells the story of how Lu Pheasant gradually grew from a good wife and mother to an iron-fisted monarch, revealing the inner struggle and historical push she experienced during this transformation. The book not only depicts Lu Pheasant's wisdom and skills on the political stage, but also deeply explores her survival strategies and psychological changes as a woman in a patriarchal society. This book is a masterpiece with both historical depth and human concern. It aims to show the complex image of Lu Pheasant in the whirlpool of history. She has both the helplessness forced by the current situation and the deep desire for power and status.

Open the Three Kingdoms from Sima Yi's perspective! Sima Yi talks about the heroes of the Three Kingdoms in the first person, telling the story of the Three Kingdoms "in his eyes"! Uncover the many mysteries of the Three Kingdoms! Lu Bu: How did he die? Why is it said that he did not die at the hands of Cao Cao? ! Zhou Yu: How could such a handsome young man be blackmailed? Zhuge Liang: What impressed Liu Bei was not the strategy, but... Xun Yu: Cao Cao's chief adviser, how did he help Cao Cao turn from weak to strong? ! Ma Chao: Why does he always marry someone else? Pang Tong: Just kidding, my contribution is greater than Zhuge Liang! Wei Yan: Why did he die tragically because he was so rebellious? Huang Zhong: Veteran Huang Zhong is a late bloomer. How did he become so successful? Lu Xun: The bottom defeats the top. How does a beginner defeat a veteran! Sima Yi: How to get through the darkest moment... Sima Yi is calm and tolerant, and he seizes his fortune at the age of 70 and turns his life around. He was also a witness to the Three Kingdoms. This book tells the true heroic story of the Three Kingdoms in the late Han Dynasty in Sima Yi's voice. It is more attractive and more vigorous in terms of cruelty and resourcefulness. In Sima Yi's words, the detailed history of the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu was revealed for nearly a hundred years. Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan and many famous generals and counselors were resurrected with full blood. Their stories are colorful and addictive. With its humorous and interesting modern language style and unique interpretation and analysis, this book can be called a masterpiece of the Three Kingdoms in Vernacular.

In the late Qing Dynasty, some private anecdotes that were not known to anyone could not help but be pried into. This book tells some historical stories that happened in the late Qing Dynasty in vivid writing. It mainly covers national, military, political and other aspects. The writing is sharp and vivid, and the content is detailed but not redundant. In the 16th year of Guangxu (1890), Emperor Dezong (Zaitan) of the Qing Dynasty held a grand wedding ceremony, and heads of state and envoys in Beijing sent congratulations. The congratulatory gift sent by Queen Victoria of the British Empire was a self-ringing clock for appreciation. There was a congratulatory couplet engraved in Chinese characters on the clock. Why did Cixi's face elongate when she saw it? The content in the book is vivid and the language is concise and popular. The structure is reasonably arranged, making reading easy and enjoyable. It is a good companion for leisure time. The events and characters written in the work are as vivid as the scenes, and the images are vivid and meaningful to read.

"Outside History of the Qing Dynasty" takes the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty as a clue, and is composed of a number of official secrets and anecdotes. This book is worth reading for readers who are interested in the history of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. The book begins with the naming of the Manchu and Qing dynasties, and introduces the entire process of the Qing Dynasty from its establishment to prosperity to its subsequent decline in the order of the time when the Manchus were operating outside the customs, the Shunzhi and Kangxi dynasties, the Yongzheng dynasty, the Jiaqing and Daoguang dynasties, the Qianlong dynasty, the Xianfeng and Tongzhi dynasties, and the Guangxu and Xuantong dynasties. Many of the chapters, such as "The Manchus' Worship of the Tangzi", "Dorgon's Stealing Sister-in-Law", "Yan (Emperor Jiaqing)'s Unhappiness", "Li Lianying's Daughter's Brother's Finger Marriage", "The Wealth of the Palace's Inheritance", etc., Are all of great historical value.

"Those who offend the powerful Han will be punished no matter how far away they are!" The Han Dynasty is equivalent to the Rome of the East. It inherited the bravery of the Warring States people and established itself as the first wave of empire in China. From Liu Bang becoming the emperor of the Han Dynasty in 203 BC to the abdication of Emperor Xian of the Eastern Han Dynasty to Cao Pi in 220 AD, the brilliant political wisdom of the Han Dynasty, the pioneering Confucian culture, and the generals who conquered the country on all sides, these forces that praised the Han Dynasty are vividly reproduced in this book. This book will help you understand: the elimination of heroes in the early Han Dynasty, the Seven Kings Rebellion in the great power reshuffle, the exchange of hundreds of thousands of corpses for bloody BMWs, the disaster of witchcraft and poison in rivers of blood, the prosperous days of Hanwu and Yongyuan, and the pride and pride of women. The empress dowager came to power and her relatives were in power, the romantic emperor who died in Wenwen Township and the dangerous and cunning usurper Wang Mang, as well as the wars everywhere from the Red Eyebrow Army to the Yellow Turban Army, from the Huns to the rebel Qiang cavalry, and so on. The colorful and majestic ancient customs of the Han Dynasty have become the cornerstone and master of Chinese civilization.

"Those who offend the powerful Han will be punished no matter how far away they are!" The Han Dynasty is equivalent to the Rome of the East. It inherited the bravery of the Warring States people and established itself as the first wave of empire in China. From Liu Bang becoming the emperor of the Han Dynasty in 203 BC to the abdication of Emperor Xian of the Eastern Han Dynasty to Cao Pi in 220 AD, the brilliant political wisdom of the Han Dynasty, the pioneering Confucian culture, and the generals who conquered the country on all sides, these forces that praised the Han Dynasty are vividly reproduced in this book. This book will help you understand: the elimination of heroes in the early Han Dynasty, the Seven Kings Rebellion in the great power reshuffle, the exchange of hundreds of thousands of corpses for bloody BMWs, the disaster of witchcraft and poison in rivers of blood, the prosperous days of Hanwu and Yongyuan, and the pride and pride of women. The empress dowager came to power and her relatives were in power, the romantic emperor who died in Wenwen Township and the dangerous and cunning usurper Wang Mang, as well as the wars everywhere from the Red Eyebrow Army to the Yellow Turban Army, from the Huns to the rebel Qiang cavalry, and so on. The colorful and majestic ancient customs of the Han Dynasty have become the cornerstone and master of Chinese civilization.

History is a vast treasure house full of mysteries and unsolved mysteries. Today, we are honored to introduce to you this book "Secrets of the World", a wonderful book that reveals the mystery of human history. It is not only the reproduction of some historical secrets, but also an in-depth exploration of the mysteries of the past. Let us travel through the long river of time together and explore the mysteries and stories left by history. This book selects fascinating topics such as the country of "beggars", the missing country "Atlantis", the pyramids of ancient Egypt and the curse of the pharaohs. Each chapter is an in-depth analysis of a historical mystery, taking readers into fascinating and mysterious historical scenes. From the uprising struggle in the Netherlands to the mysterious legends of Atlantis, from the mysterious civilization of ancient Egypt to the legends of the origin of cultures around the world, these stories are not only fascinating, but also a tribute to human wisdom and courage. We hope that through this book, readers can feel the charm and depth of history.

"A butterfly in the Amazon rainforest, flapping its wings occasionally, can cause a tornado in Texas two weeks later." Historical development is like the butterfly effect, and it is often the little people who flap their wings. This book will break the inertia of your mind that "big men change history" and follow the clues of time to see how unknown little men influence the direction of history and make huge waves. In the history of China and foreign countries, there are too many little people who have changed the world and even affected our lives, but their names are rarely known. For example, the ubiquitous water pipes benefited from a doctor's "Cholera Map"; a mason and a gardener invented the concrete that builds the world, which led to today's high-rise buildings and the "infrastructure mania"; the loyal and patriotic horse dealer's "random tactics" led to the demise of the Northern Song Dynasty; the impulsive shooting of a 19-year-old poor boy triggered the First World War...

What do the warriors on the battlefield and the martial arts heroes recorded in official history look like? Do they really have superb martial arts? Are the weapons of martial arts masters really as dazzling as the legend says? Has there really ever been a one-on-one showdown between two warriors fighting Hyakuto without a winner? Is it really possible to be invincible when one rides against a thousand? Has anyone really accomplished the feat of decapitating a general among thousands of armies? Can an invincible knight really dominate the martial arts world? Does the one-shot assassin really have extraordinary skills? When a warrior and a knight meet, which one will win?

The Pre-Qin Dynasty was the origin of our five-thousand-year-old civilization. Women in this era had a great sense of motherhood. It is because of them that our civilization has become so colorful. The stories of pre-Qin women are like fragrant orchids and cold-scented plums, which have lingered through time and space for more than a thousand years. Unfortunately, there are not many records of pre-Qin women in history. We even have to find some stories from some obscure poems. This book is a set of books that the author Yin Jianxiang has newly elaborated on the stories of women in the Pre-Qin Dynasty after many years of excavation and sorting. Each story has been carefully verified and distinguished, and the torn historical fragments have been rejoined to reveal the living conditions of women in that era and more interesting stories in front of readers.

They are the most evil people in history, and their viciousness scares people. Are they all born evil? Or did historical chance create them? What kind of psychological problems do they each have? What painful choices have they experienced? What enlightenment can we get from their stories? If you want to get the answer, please open this book.

The set contains 4 volumes, namely "Heshen: The Emperor's Confidant", "The Mysterious Cases of the Twelve Qing Emperors' Harem", "The Front and Side of the Qing Harem", and "Yongzheng and His Princesses".

The person next to my pillow is actually a murderer on the run? How terrible are the "immortal jumps", "white doves" and "white ducks" in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China? Fish soup, rice and wattle flowers, why do tonics become intestinal poisons? Experts among the people: Are the grandfather and grandson really just "sleepwalking"? Why does the corpse in the coffin become a mockery of established facts? Shanghai Autopsy: How to restore the first collision between "The Collection of Purge" and modern anatomy? Beginning in 2015, Beijing Evening News and The Paper have successively launched the column "Notes on Narratives of Mysteries", written by the famous scholar Hu Yanyun, who uses modern science combined with historical research to create new interpretations of strange cases, mysterious cases, and unsolved cases in ancient notes. This book selects thirty-two of the articles to restore to readers the secrets, inside stories and truths that have been concealed for thousands of years.

This book carefully prepares for readers some influential and far-reaching unsolved cases, mysteries, and strange cases in history. It is based on historical facts, focuses on science and authenticity, discloses little-known anecdotes, tells the power struggle in the imperial family, and interprets the love and hatred between the harem. , Verify the authenticity of culture and art, decipher the magical codes of archaeological relics, reveal the shocking facts behind national treasures... This book analyzes the doubts behind these cases layer by layer from multiple angles and in an all-round way, and objectively and scientifically analyzes their causes, characteristics and the progress of deciphering them. At the same time, a "historical voice-over" is also set up to comment, analyze, or express feelings about each unsolved case, mystery, and mystery, allowing us to experience the mysterious history while learning from history, harvesting memories from stories, and finding the truth from mysteries. Each confusing mystery, each gripping story, each historical fact that shocks the soul, and each sentence with pertinent and realistic current commentary. Find a pure land, brew a pot of tea, and let us travel through the long river of history together to experience all kinds of unresolved, confusing and bizarre histories and stories. Clear away the fog of history and explore the truth behind unsolved cases, mysteries, and strange cases, so that tragedies will never happen again.

"Three Kingdoms Characters" is divided into eight topics: "Cao Wei Xiongfeng", "Wei Jin Dynasty", "Shu Han Heroes", "Eastern Wu Heroes", "The Way of Military Use", "Diplomatic Spies", "Mediocre Talents in Troubled Times" and "Women and Virtues". It contains 101 articles, recording and commenting on the little-known anecdotes of the Three Kingdoms in the late Han Dynasty, and "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" It contains real historical relics that are different from traditional narratives, and reveals the character traits and life experiences of Cao Cao, Cao Pi, Sima Yi and his son, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Sun Quan and many other characters from a special perspective, as well as some important aspects of the war, culture, and system at that time, allowing readers to have a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the historical deeds of the Three Kingdoms.

The tombs of emperors, generals and prime ministers have been engraved one after another. Since the day they were built, countless pairs of eyes have been watching them. Shovels, pickaxes, Luoyang shovels... The tomb robbers use eighteen kinds of weapons in turn; hidden arrows, poisonous smoke, false tombs and suspicious tombs... The owner of the tomb also has various tactics to deal with it. Tomb robbing and counter-grab robbing, you come and go, without interruption for more than two thousand years. The mystery and magnificence of the underground world, the madness and savagery of the above-ground world, compete and collide with each other in the bizarre tomb robbing incidents, bursting out with thrilling and dazzling light...

This book uses pictures and texts to vividly depict the real images of the emperors in the past dynasties of China, including not only Liu Qi, the Han Jing Emperor who "gave an official position to everyone in the world", Yang Jian, the Sui Emperor Wen who "resolutely did not allow ministers to divorce their wives and take concubines", and Guangxu Emperor, who "couldn't even eat enough", "sent eunuchs out of the palace every afternoon to buy two sesame cakes and drink hot water with the queen. Emperor Daoguang who served as "dinner"... In this book, there are no lengthy narrations, no elaborate palace battles, and no seriousness in facing the current situation. Instead, there are little-known emperor stories behind the official history, and relaxed and interesting scene comics. Simple and lively paragraphs, coupled with real and vivid comics, constitute this most authentic and revealing "Chinese Emperors Behind the Official History".

In 1911, the Revolution of 1911 broke out, ending the feudal dynasty that had ruled China for more than two thousand years and ushering in an era of warlord rule. Since then, warlords, big and small, have appeared on the scene, each leaving a strong or weak mark in the modern history of the fierce collision between Eastern and Western cultures. The land of China is full of smoke and war. The Chinese warlords come from rough backgrounds. They are either perverse, tough and domineering, careless about human life, or approachable. But no matter which warlord they are, they can be called heroes in troubled times. Regardless of whether it is absurd or confused, how can China rule the roost in troubled times and have no personality at all? This book uses a unique perspective to show the alternative humor of those reckless warriors, uncovers the hilarious and shocking secret history, restores a living history, depicts the group portraits of Chinese warlords, allowing readers to understand modern Chinese history from the details, and read the many helplessness of modern China from the warlords.

Some historians explore the institutional gains and losses of each dynasty and the personalities of emperors from a practical perspective, but often ignore geographical factors; some astrologers and astrologers also proceed from a practical perspective, but plunge into the realm of mystery, often ignoring the family origins and personal connections of the emperors. This book uses historical geography as the latitude and longitude, deeply combs the connections of the imperial families, excavates the earth and stars of their birthplaces, captures the historical codes of these families on the road of dynasty change, opens the mysterious door to the Chinese emperors, and shows those distant and magnificent historical scenery.

The book's concise style, novel format, and organic combination of various visual elements will lead readers into an unknown world full of excitement and mystery, allowing everyone to enjoy the pleasure of reading and learn historical knowledge while broadening their cultural horizons, increasing their aesthetic enjoyment and imagination.

This book describes some anecdotes about the political career, life destiny, and emotional life of the eight warlords Yuan Shikai, Bai Chongxi, Duan Qirui, Wu Peifu, Zhang Zuolin, Sun Chuanfang, Yan Xishan, and Han Fuqu, and reveals the historical fate of the decline of the warlords.

By telling the secret history of the harem of the Qing Dynasty, this book presents to everyone the little-known historical mysteries and human nature of the harem in an interrelated, easy and interesting way.

This book digs out the foundation accumulated by the three hundred years of changes in the Qing Dynasty, and shares it with readers.

Although there is only one truth, there are multiple versions of the story! The author of this book, Hu Yanyun, searched historical archives in the historical archives and combined it with more than 1,000 notes of celebrities from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to reinterpret many historical mysteries recorded in history, peel off the cocoons, and use modern criminal investigation methods to re-present the historical facts in front of people. The book is divided into 4 chapters, namely Legend: The B-side of the Empire; Important Cases: Those Unknown "Di Renjies"; Revealed: The Truth Behind the Weirdness; Ouchi: Scandals, Interesting Anecdotes and Strange Stories in the Palace, respectively describing the unknown things behind the well-known events in the market, countryside, officialdom and Ouchi.

In the winter of the 14th year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 209), Cao Cao's army suffered repeated defeats in Jiangling and suffered heavy losses, and was forced to withdraw north. Sun Quan controlled the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Seeing that the threat from the north was eliminated, Sun Quan actively expanded to the south. In the fifteenth year of Jian'an (AD 210), he occupied all of Jiaozhou (today's Guangdong and Guangxi). Then he planned to develop northward. In May of the 19th year of Jian'an (AD 214), there was abundant rain in the Yangtze River area. The big rivers swelled and the small rivers were full, which provided favorable conditions for Wu Jun's warships to attack. General Lu Meng suggested to Sun Quan: "Recently, Cao Cao has sent Zhu Guang, the governor of Lujiang, to cultivate rice in Wancheng in the north of the Yangtze River (now Qianshan County, Anhui, on the shore of the Wan River). The fields in Anhui are fertile and high-yielding. If they are allowed to be harvested for a few years, they will become a threat to our army, so we should eliminate them early."