What books should I read to understand the history of China?

First of all, it is best to look at the official history, that is, the twenty-fourth history, and now it is twenty-five or twenty-six. Anyway, the official history was compiled by some scholars who were in Korea or in opposition at that time, and of course it also included the records and assistance of some officials such as Ju Zhu.

Then, the official history is only when the book is approved by the emperor to be included in the official history, and as time approaches that time, the history books are generally more reliable, so the twenty-four histories are authoritative enough.

Then, the ancient literati in China have always had the tradition of straight pen writing. It is said that in order to ensure his son's son's struggle as a prince, Wei Huiwang asked historians to write down their own orders on his deathbed, but historians would rather die than surrender, and claimed that there were still literati in the world after death.

When Sima Qian wrote Historical Records, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also read it. Although he was angry at writing his ancestors as hooligans, he had nothing to say. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, a famous prison broke out. Because of Ho Choi's straightforward writing style and the dispute between Xianbei and Han in the following year, the author Ho Choi and his in-laws, john young Lushi, Taiyuan Shiguo and Hedong Liushi, all suffered clan feuds, so China.

Otherwise, use celebrities to explain it, such as Yi Zhongtian's History of China. Of course, you should make sure that you are reading some genuine books, and then you should also make sure that they are celebrities, who have appeared in some media, attended lectures and other historical celebrity programs. They are public figures and won't scribble.

Or some well-known vernacular history, such as The Great Events of the Ming Dynasty or The Fifteen Years of Wanli, is familiar to everyone, and may have added many personal ideas. Although it is not as rigorous as the official history, it is much more readable than the official history, which is one of the important ways to understand the history of our country.

Then there are historical novels. This classic text is mainly novels of Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties or Biography of Yue Qian. Of course, you should know that this is a romance novel, not an official history.

Then modern online historical novels are also a good choice, such as Sui Dynasty, Tang Brick and many other novels that satirize and boast about the history of China. Of course, you should remember that these novels are all romance novels dating back to the past, even historical novels.

It is still possible to understand the history and culture of China through these novels, but it is not as rigorous as the first two. They are more interested in the appreciation of art and the readability and attraction of books themselves, so it is good to know them. Regarding the orientation and historical trend of historical figures, we should refer to the official history or Baidu Encyclopedia.

Therefore, China has a long history and culture, and the story is full of twists and turns. Historical figures are also mixed, holding their own words. If you want to understand history, you must choose your favorite type, study and like it.