War and Remembrance: A Powerful Novel about the Depths of War and the Resilience of Humanity When it comes to powerful novels delving into the depths of war and its aftermath, "War and Remembrance" by Herman Wouk is a true gem. Published in 1978, this epic piece of historical fiction serves as a sequel to Wouk's earlier work, "The Winds of War," and offers a gripping exploration of World War II and its impact on the lives of its characters. Set against the backdrop of global conflict, "War and Remembrance" weaves together an intricate narrative that spans multiple continents and viewpoints. Wouk's meticulous research and attention to detail bring the war to life, immersing readers in a world of geopolitical tensions, personal struggles, and profound human experiences. The central characters in "War and Remembrance" are the Henry family, led by naval officer Victor "Pug" Henry. Pug's journey takes him from the Pacific Theater to the European front, exposing him to the horrific realities of war and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Alongside Pug, the story follows his wife, his children, and a host of other captivating characters, each with their own unique narrative arc that adds depth and richness to the story. Wouk's ability to combine historical facts with compelling storytelling is unmatched. The novel tackles not only the military aspects of the war but also explores the profound impact it had on individuals, families, and societies. From the Holocaust to the Pacific battles, from diplomatic maneuvers to personal relationships strained by the chaos of war, Wouk leaves no stone unturned in his quest to paint a complete picture of this turbulent period in history. For readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of World War II, "War and Remembrance" is a must-read. Wouk's meticulous attention to historical accuracy, combined with his powerful storytelling and compelling characters, make this novel a standout in the genre of historical fiction. By exploring the depths of war and the resilience of humanity, Wouk's work offers a profound meditation on the human condition. If you're eager to dive deeper into the themes and historical events presented in "War and Remembrance," there are several recommended resources available. The Herman Wouk Society website provides valuable insights into the author's life and works, including a dedicated section on "War and Remembrance." Additionally, historical websites such as The National WWII Museum and The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum offer a wealth of information about World War II, providing a broader context for readers to explore. In conclusion, "War and Remembrance" stands as a remarkable novel that captures the harrowing reality of war while celebrating the indomitable human spirit. Herman Wouk's masterful storytelling and meticulous attention to historical detail create a deeply immersive experience for readers. It is a must-read for history enthusiasts, fans of historical fiction, and anyone seeking a profound exploration of war's impact on humanity.
Thirteen spices plunder the land turtle's white-skin economy! Fishing boats + engines will dominate the Caribbean Sea passage! Washing powder and fried dough sticks are all the rage in the aristocratic circle, while deceitful cotton floods the European market! Umbrella Protection Company is established, all those damn Indian companies are going down! Let the counterfeit products shine brightly in the year, witnessing the rise of an empire!
25.06 Million words | 2021-11-26 12:21Update
He's a destitute and down-and-out nobleman, with only a loyal maid by his side, making a living by running a calligraphy stall. He's a time-traveling forensic doctor, examining and dissecting, searching for clues from the slightest trace, unraveling layer by layer, investigating the true culprit behind the scenes. He's the top executioner in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, his left hand holding the inspection box, his right hand holding the dissecting knife. A modern forensic doctor ruling the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty. With him around, justice will never be absent.
94.42 Million words | 2020-07-14 09:52Update
Transmigrated and reborn... but as Dong Zhuo's son. However, I remember that Dong Zhuo didn't have a son in the Three Kingdoms, so what's going on? My impression of Dong Zhuo was that he competed with the fearsome generals for women. Even though I married Xiao Diao, I lost my head. Then my entire family was beheaded by the fearsome generals, including my elderly grandmother who had white hair. What should I do? I don't know how to make paper, understand gunpowder, let alone possess advanced dipping fire techniques. I'm just a lowly forest ranger who forgot to bring Baidu da shen (Baidu's great god) with me when I transmigrated, and to make matters worse, I was born into an extremely ugly individual. My father sees me as a monster, and everyone else treats me like a ferocious beast, except for my grandmother and sister... I need to survive, so that my grandmother won't be beheaded. I must kill Huangfu Song first; but what can changing history really accomplish? Everything I do is for the sake of my own survival and for the ones who love me to stay alive.
267.15 Million words | 2020-08-01 23:29Update
Rebirth in the Ming Dynasty, I found myself becoming the protagonist of the crosstalk performance "Rapidly Ascending Three Levels". The story began to become interesting. It is more amusing to join Wei Gonggong and train the emperor than to follow Emperor Tianqi who was sweeping Liaodong in a Tianqi tank. By then, the Ming Dynasty was no longer the same.
282.92 Million words | 2022-10-17 04:45Update
Li Yunya traveled to the late Ming Dynasty with a space courier email and met the seventeen-year-old Prince Zhu Youjian. From then on, they shouldered the heavy responsibility of helping the handsome emperor save the Ming Dynasty. Together, they conquered the northeast, pacified Mongolia, captured Korea, vanquished Japan, regained Taiwan, and occupied Southeast Asia. They vied with the Dutch and the Japanese Empire in the four oceans! [This story is lighthearted and absolutely not abusive] [The focus of the story is on the protagonist's emotions and plot development, and I have tried my best to adhere to the historical context. I ask the historians for their understanding]
165.98 Million words | 2022-06-08 15:18Update
A modern veteran backpacker traverses to the Eastern Jin Dynasty and possesses the spirit of a young man from a humble background named Chen Caozhi. Confronted with the difficult situation of his family's land being usurped and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced into a remarriage, how will Chen Caozhi break through the prejudice against his social class and change his own destiny in order to protect his own and his clan's interests? Witness how the young man from a humble background rises step by step in the strict hierarchical system of the Nine-Rank Officials Law, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, and accomplishes great feats in warfare, contributing to the first book about time-traveling to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
156.32 Million words | 2022-02-09 20:47Update
The person died, the money wasn't spent. Before crossing over, Qin Mu inherited thirty billion worth of family property. The person didn't die, but the money was gone. Qin Mu, who crossed over, had to face a difficult situation. In the sixteenth year of Chongzhen, the land of Huaxia was filled with bloodshed and chaos. The Ming Dynasty was on the verge of collapse, and countless households were in mourning. Qin Mu, who went from being a billionaire to having nothing, had no way out. He decided: to have a conversation with this world. Keywords of this book: Qinhuai, Ruijin, Dazi, Huaxia's clothing and crown, the country, beautiful women, what's eaten is one's own.
328.35 Million words | 2021-12-11 21:04Update
He originally was a Peking Opera actor, but after crossing over to the era of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde Emperor, he becomes an hereditary Jin Yiwei. Witness the Jin Yiwei's swift horses clad in fresh attire, as their embroidered spring sabers are unsheathed, illuminating the world with a chilling radiance.
214.47 Million words | 2021-08-25 23:06Update
In the ninth year of the Yongle reign, a prosperous era descended upon the land, and the people were filled with pride. People from all corners of the world flocked to pay tribute to the nation. In such a moment, I ask, who wouldn't dream of becoming an important official!
394.49 Million words | 2022-08-21 11:45Update
【Starting Point Fourth Editing Team Contracted Work】 Five Joys of Life: Seeing the beauty of the world, listening to the wonderful sounds of the world, wearing exquisite clothes, and speaking extraordinary words, this is the first joy; Sitting in the front hall, enjoying the music in the back hall, having a full house of guests, with floral shadows on flowing clothes, this is the second joy; Having a library with thousands of books, having more than ten close friends who each compose poems to compete, this is the third joy; Spending a fortune to buy a boat, accompanied by musicians and several courtesans, floating from one house to another, unaware of old age approaching, this is the fourth joy; After more than ten years, losing all family wealth, in a sorry state, unable to plan for the future, relying on singing and entertaining in brothels, accepting meager meals from lonely plates, shamelessly visiting relatives and friends in the hometown, this is the fifth joy.
181.23 Million words | 2020-10-20 00:10Update
Yun Zheng opened a door, and there was no turning back. Such is life, once the bow is drawn, the arrow flies forward, with no chance for regret. To turn back now would be like shedding a hundred years of life. This novel tells the story of the path of a teacher, portraying wisdom in survival, depicting warmth in humanity, expressing brotherhood and loyalty, and demonstrating gentleness and humility. Here, you'll find the most beautiful of love stories and the deepest of brotherly bonds... Perhaps, I would love to unfold "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" slowly, giving you a different Song Dynasty, a different world of human emotions...
334.54 Million words | 2022-08-29 04:44Update
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Yuan Shikai declared himself emperor! After Yuan Shikai's death, warlords fought among themselves, bringing misery to the people; foreign powers oppressed and endangered the nation! Military history enthusiast Wu Haoxuan is reborn as the son of a prominent warlord, Wu Xingquan, in the Beiyang faction. Based in the Northeast, he develops industry and commerce, consolidates the Beiyang faction, unifies the whole country, leads China, defeats foreign enemies, and strives for world dominance! With iron and blood, he forges a brand new China!
287.55 Million words | 2022-12-25 14:39Update
An engineering graduate with a technological gem traveled back to ancient times. As a prince, he had no ambitions for power struggles or schemes. All he wanted was to peacefully cultivate his land, engage in industrial pursuits, and live a carefree life. PS: This is a lighthearted tale of farming.
243.23 Million words | 2021-09-22 07:12Update
Three emperors died in succession, and an unnoticed prince inexplicably ascended the throne, finding himself surrounded by danger. The Empress Dowager disliked him, constantly wanting to install a younger and more obedient emperor in his place. His half-brothers resented him, believing he had taken their rightful throne. The eunuchs and palace maids also despised him, thinking he was not fit to be a true emperor... The juvenile emperor had no choice but to save himself.
182.74 Million words | 2020-08-09 08:21Update
...Experiencing ups and downs, discussing success and failure, dreaming passionately in a century is truly generous... Determined to strive for excellence, to save a faltering world, even if slanderous words come rolling after... Life and death lightly regarded, resurgence and decline heavily felt, the sea, rain, and wind come and go alone... Who wouldn't wish for the Great Wall to stand forever, but it is hard to predict the hatred of water as it flows eastward, returning to the vast sea... Adapted from "Winning Hearts Wins the World", written in the preface.
576.00 Million words | 2023-05-11 16:04Update
The Three Generations of the Emperor's Legacy, Li Xing as the Martial Proxy! The prosperous era of the Great Tang, from the decline after Empress Wu Zetian, would it still be the renowned prosperous era if the rightful crown prince, Li Hong, had not died prematurely? In the female protagonist's court, powerful officials and cruel bureaucrats! When a different soul awakens in the Luoyang Palace, everything changes...
88.27 Million words | 2022-10-03 04:43Update
The classical fantasy novel "The Great Dao" has been uploaded, book number: . The content portrays a solitary cloud and a wild crane, leading a leisurely life in the world of clear winds and bright moon. Mountains and rivers gather clouds, while the four seas shine with radiant splendor. Admirably, the grand achievements of creation shape the vast emptiness. How much knowledge lies within the immortal realm, revealed by the glow of the moon in the shadow of the toad? In essence, I hope to write a classical fantasy novel that captures the authentic spirit, which can be seen as addressing the regrets of "Root of Dust". I dare not claim substantial progress in this book, but it is indeed the work that required the most effort before writing. The upgrade of classical fantasy is always inevitable, and this was the aspect I deliberated on the most before starting "The Great Dao". However, beyond the setting and structure, my main goal was to incorporate the upgrade within the story itself. In short, this new book aims to tell a classical fantasy story with a rational structure and clear levels, which first and foremost captivates my own interest. The setting and structure used in the book are inspired by native Taoism, and the story possesses an Eastern and classical essence of the fantasy genre. Readers who are interested can take a look! Thank you!
135.72 Million words | 2020-07-18 20:59Update
In post-war Japan, the economy was in decline and people were struggling to make ends meet. The number of those suffering from hunger was overwhelming. In this era, the real ruler of Japan was not the Prime Minister nor the Emperor, but General MacArthur. The American troops stationed in Japan were treated as if they were above the nation, while the Japanese people were mere servants. As long as the American troops didn't kill anyone, even the Japanese police would advise the victims to endure, afraid to show any disrespect towards the American soldiers. Tang Ning, through a twist of fate, found himself transported to the year when he served as Lieutenant Tony Tangning in the US Army stationed in Japan. Here, he indulged in a life of unimaginable luxury. However, as a Chinese man, his dreams were not limited to this... PS: Those who embrace Japanese culture and hold a positive view towards Japan, please refrain from reading this book!
116.79 Million words | 2020-07-29 03:45Update
Li Yuanxing, a modern idle person who didn't even graduate from high school, crossed over. He crossed over when he was mourning his brother whom he hadn't had the chance to see for the last time and arrived in the Tang Dynasty on the third day of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. Li Shimin looked like his deceased brother, while Li Yuanxing resembled Li Shimin's younger brother who died at a young age, Li Yuanba. Li Yuanxing became the fifth son, Li Shimin's brother! On the day Li Shimin ascended the throne, Li Yuanxing was named a king and inherited the title of the Qin King. Since he arrived in the Tang Dynasty, he should do something, and Li Shimin assigned him his first task as the new Qin King, which was to appease the noble families. The task was simple: to marry at least three wives and four concubines from the Seven Great Clans and Ten Noble Houses. After the great prime minister, Fang Xuanling, conveyed the order of the even greater emperor with an incomparably mournful heart, Li Yuanxing's life in the Tang Dynasty began with marrying a princess.
274.12 Million words | 2021-12-21 10:12Update
In the eyes of ordinary people, he is an average, incompetent, greedy, and sometimes even foolish police officer. Because of him, operations often fail, and important information has been unintentionally leaked multiple times. However, he has a wide range of connections and is good at flattery and brown-nosing, making him an influential figure in the police force. In the eyes of the Military Statistics Bureau, he has coincidentally carried out a few tasks for them, making him useful, but not someone they can rely on heavily. However, when certain matters arise, he is always the one who can handle them. He is skilled in managing finances, and when the Military Statistics Bureau faced tight budgets, they would borrow money from him under the pretext of practical affairs. As the debts piled up, they had no choice but to appoint him as the head of affairs. His superiors, who understand him well, consider him a steadfast revolutionary soldier and an outstanding underground intelligence agent. He has achieved remarkable feats in our party's intelligence warfare and has made immortal contributions to the successful liberation of Ancient Xingcheng!
476.70 Million words | 2020-11-06 20:01Update
