Are you a history enthusiast eagerly looking for captivating books that delve into the depths of the past? Look no further! In this article, we will explore the realm of historical non-fiction and present you with some of the best books and authors that promise to transport you to fascinating eras. 1. "The Guns of August" by Barbara W. Tuchman: For those interested in World War I, Tuchman's masterpiece provides a meticulously researched and vividly narrated account of the war's first month. With her extraordinary storytelling skills, Tuchman captures the political struggles, military strategies, and human experiences that shaped the course of history. 2. "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson: Combining true crime and historical events, Larson skillfully intertwines the stories of a serial killer and the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. This gripping narrative not only uncovers the dark side of the city but also showcases the remarkable achievements and innovations of the fair. 3. "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" by William L. Shirer: Shirer's comprehensive and authoritative account of Nazi Germany provides an in-depth analysis of Hitler's rise to power, the events leading to World War II, and the subsequent fall of the Third Reich. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand one of the darkest periods in modern history. 4. "Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin: Explore the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln through Goodwin's insightful portrayal. She delves into Lincoln's political genius and his ability to build a team of diverse and competing personalities. This book not only offers a fascinating glimpse into Lincoln's leadership but also showcases the turbulent times of the Civil War. 5. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari: While not traditionally categorized as historical non-fiction, Harari's thought-provoking book offers a sweeping exploration of the history of our species. From the emergence of Homo sapiens to the present day, Harari presents a compelling narrative that challenges our understanding of humanity. When searching for the best historical non-fiction books, consider visiting reputable websites such as Goodreads, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble. These platforms provide user reviews, recommendations, and various reading lists, ensuring you find the perfect book to quench your historical curiosity. In conclusion, whether you have a specific era in mind or seek a broader exploration of the past, historical non-fiction books offer a wealth of knowledge and engaging narratives. Immerse yourself in captivating accounts of real people and events, and embark on a journey that will both educate and entertain. Happy reading!
This is an era filled with contradictions, a time when sages like Laozi, Confucius, Yan Zi, and Sun Zi emerged, laying the foundation for the Hundred Schools of Thought. But this era is also filled with injustice, with constant warfare resulting in the decline of hundreds of feudal states, leaving only a few dozen. Many feudal states have experienced multiple destructions and revivals. Kings seize the opportunity to invade when another king mourns the death of a relative or when the kingdom faces disasters. Rulers prioritize personal gain over trust and righteousness. They fail to rule as true kings, and their subjects fail to serve as loyal subjects. The power in the state of Lu is divided amongst the Three Hengs, in Jin it is shared among the Four Qing, and in Qi, the Tian family holds great power on the sidelines. In this era, Yang Zilu does not possess grand ambitions, but unfortunately, due to an incorrect decision by King Goujian, he is forced onto the path of hegemony. ......... If you, my dear readers, find "Rebirth in the Spring and Autumn Warring States" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
467.89 Million words | 2022-09-15 10:36Update
"Private! Your level of discipline is outstanding!" "Report, sir! I'm just a little more disciplined than others." "Just a little? I'd say it's a billion times more!" "Even without a system, I would still be disciplined! Because discipline is a quality every soldier must possess!" A regular soldier born in an era of elite troops, he possesses a precious quality from birth. He writes a remarkable military life. How important is discipline for a soldier? And how will this disciplined private bring about change in the unit? Let's wait and see.
375.63 Million words | 2022-07-28 04:09Update
After the reign of Tang Emperor Suzong, there was no law and order, with rebel soldiers killing their commanders and rebel generals holding their emperors hostage – it became a commonplace during the Five Dynasties. The emperor was like a traveler in a foreign land, while the people suffered greatly. The root of these troubles were the factions, eunuchs, and regional governors. The establishment of regional governors was meant for self-defense, but it ultimately led to their own downfall. With the regional governors holding power, the Tang dynasty was trapped and there was no hope for its revival. However, their support helped to keep the Tang dynasty from collapsing for one hundred and fifty years, until the An Lushan Rebellion led to its ultimate demise. The disorder caused by regional governors reached its peak during the Huang Chao uprising, which led to the fragmentation of the country and the absence of order. This evil legacy had a far-reaching impact on the development of government policies during the early years of the Song dynasty, and continued to cause harm for centuries to come. This text is taken from a historical background and the main theme of this article is fictional, speculative and imaginative. Though the cover looks serious, the content is also quite serious. Tags defined by the author: Calm.
210.13 Million words | 2021-10-26 15:09Update
Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns, Xia, Shang, and Zhou, The ancestors whipped their reins across ten thousand li. Heroic Emperor Wu of Han established his dominance, And the elegance of the Jian'an period swept through. Iron-clad cavalry laughed for a thousand years at the barbarians, While the Trojan horse adorned in robes brought centuries of worry. Separated by white bones, the two shores stand, When will the smoke of war cease its cry for peace? Following the Han and Jin dynasties, through the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Opening the path for the Sui and Tang dynasties, gathering brilliant talents, the struggle for supremacy knows no rest. This is an era more intense than the Three Kingdoms, offering no room for concessions, This is a splendid era that gave birth to the Great Tang Empire. What if this colorful and magnificent history were to encounter some variables? A fortuitous encounter, a crossover through time and space, in a chaotic era of the North and South, Bringing together brilliant individuals, the tide of history ebbs and flows, The Han heritage, revamped through bloodlines, Countless withered bones turn to ashes, and an era of greatness that is beyond measure. The grandeur of the Han Dynasty, displaying its elegance in full!
77.85 Million words | 2023-04-22 14:07Update
Modern German fan Li Mo unexpectedly travels to World War II Germany, and he is even the only son of the Fuhrer. How can he navigate in unfamiliar surroundings? How can he survive amidst the flames of war? The rumbling war tanks of the Fuhrer are crushing the world, and the German army, with the power of just one nation, challenges the entire world. My Fuhrer, this is a suicidal rhythm you're setting! Can Li Mo save those honorable, loyal, brave, and sacrificial German soldiers? Can he save that mysterious Germany, embodying arrogance, vanity, fanaticism, bravery, sincerity, rigidness, seriousness, harshness, diligence, and reflection all at once? (Disclaimer: We admire the German army, their loyalty and bravery, patriotism and dedication, strength and resilience, honor and sacrifice, as well as the unique German traits of diligence and rigor. None of these are related to Nazis or fascism. I strongly oppose mass killings and extreme racism. Looking at the current situation, our predicament resembles that of pre-war Germany. Therefore, we need to be more patriotic, stronger, braver, and more tightly united to build our great motherland.)
290.29 Million words | 2021-11-13 11:46Update
I asked, don't discharged soldiers get resettlement fees? It would be nice to start a small business. He carefully wiped the corners of his mouth with a piece of tissue. His child needed to go to school and tuition was expensive. The resettlement fee was not much. He could have transferred to another job at the time, but he had no connections and could only go home. Later, his wife got sick and they had already spent all the resettlement fee. He didn't have much education when he joined the army, and he didn't have many opportunities after leaving. Without education, he could only do manual labor. That's what he said. However, his child was doing well in school, which saved him a lot of worries. He worked hard outside and earned more money, hoping to send his child to a good university. Suddenly, I blurted out, "Have you tried to ask the government for other subsidies?" He just looked at me and then stood up, carefully straightening his clothes. He said, "I am a physically and mentally capable discharged soldier."
10.52 Million words | 2023-04-12 05:57Update
Wearing a red scarf on his head, he picked up a kitchen knife and rebelled. "One-eyed Stone Man, inciting rebellion throughout the Yellow River, is so out of style. Nowadays, it's all about communicating through pictures! With a kitchen knife in hand, I have the world!" Who's that Zhang Jiusi smuggling salt? Xu Shouhui selling cloth? Fang Guozhen, the pirate? Chen Youli
13.91 Million words | 2022-09-03 11:59Update
To save the beauty, he ventures alone into the forbidden palace, putting aside grievances, he joins the army to campaign in the west. Embracing literary talents, gathering fierce generals, he vies for control of the Central Plains. Calming the desolate north, conquering Persia, setting sail overseas. Liu Ziqiu, the ace special forces soldier, travels through the end of the Sui Dynasty, rising against the chaos, expanding territories. He will present to you an extraordinary story of the Sui and Tang Dynasty... Group ID: [Please provide the group number]
505.72 Million words | 2023-03-29 06:41Update
A detective traveled back in time to the early years of Emperor Taizong of Song and coincidentally encountered a despondent county magistrate who hanged himself. After realizing his resemblance to the magistrate, he assumed the magistrate's identity and vowed to take care of his family. However, he soon discovered that he was governing an isolated and treacherous place of exile. Waiting for him were not only the incredulous gaze of the magistrate's wife, with whom he shared a bed, but also inexplicable debts, various perplexing murder cases, and even bigger mysteries lurking behind them. Most dangerously, he encountered waves upon waves of mysterious attacks! With his keen intelligence, he
211.75 Million words | 2023-02-25 01:06Update
Otaku Duan Fei traveled to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and became a low-ranking constable. With his extensive knowledge from reading countless books and watching American dramas, he unraveled major cases and became the renowned "God Constable"! Solving cases? Piece of cake!! (QQ Group: Thanks to the genie lamp's support, O(∩_∩)O~) Cheating, deceit, and fraud? That's how fortunes are made! Like the wind follows the tiger and clouds follow the dragon, a true talent is never lonely. The Jinyiwei and Dongchang sent him covert flirtations; the six ministries of the imperial cabinet begged him to take the lead; rebels came to usurp the throne under the pretext of upholding justice. Skillfully maneuvering between major forces, he patrolled the heavens, punished corrupt officials, fought off pirates in the East Sea, and kicked the Mongols in the north. He changed history and reshaped the future. From the moment he appeared, future historians acclaimed this era as the "Post Zhengde Period" with utmost admiration.
182.38 Million words | 2023-05-15 18:00Update
The greatest catastrophe in the history of Chinese civilization was unexpectedly caused by the rule of barbarians in the Central Plains. In Liaodong, the situation was critical with barbarians still watching closely, while in Shanxi and Shaanxi, bandits ravaged cities and counties like locusts, with constant natural disasters and man-made calamities tormenting the people. At such a crucial moment, there was no one capable of turning the tide and saving the collapsing empire. However, a powerful army emerged from Datong, driving away the Jurchens, subduing banditry, and fighting in both the north and the south. They once again established China's dominance atop the world, revealing the path to the formation of a modern army during the Ming Dynasty. This is a historical legend written by ordinary individuals.
544.47 Million words | 2021-08-08 04:35Update
War is a play and a pathway to wealth. There's nothing unimaginable in this world, only things we cannot achieve. The crazy soldier will reveal all the facts to you. Modern man Guo Bin travels through time to the chaotic world of World War II. In the battlefield, Guo Bin learns to be despicable and cunning, doing whatever it takes to ensure his own survival. It's not easy for Guo to come to this world, so he must find a way to return and enjoy life, right? With his special abilities, Guo Bin seamlessly blends into major battles and writes about the humorous moments of the soldiers in World War II... If you, my dear readers think "Conquering Berlin" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends on your QQ groups and Weibo!
342.00 Million words | 2020-10-27 20:12Update
With the construction system, I am reborn after World War II and create a strong European economy. "The Marshall Plan provided us with a foundation, but it is not the core of Nord's rise." - Joseph III, Grand Duke of Nord. "I don't really like this person because he deceived the feelings of the American people." - President of the United States. "As an important member of the European Union, it is hard for me to imagine that this country can surpass us economically." - President of France. "If there is anyone who can constantly capture the hearts of numerous Hollywood actresses, it is undoubtedly the Grand Duke of Nord." - Founder of Playboy.
480.92 Million words | 2021-07-16 02:34Update
Same world, different stories! Xin Yue, a person out of time, what kind of storm will he stir up here? "I just want the people I care about, and the ones who care about me, to live happily!" - Xin Yue "My wife, my beloved, my brothers, and those who share the same Chinese lineage as me, they are all my family!" - Xin Yue
29.21 Million words | 2023-01-30 12:07Update
Miss Mu, a young lady from the Mu family, born with an unfortunate fate. Ever since she was a child, misfortunes followed her everywhere she went. She caused the early demise of her own mother, and shortly after, her father also passed away. Not only that, but Miss Mu seemed to attract accidents and disasters constantly. She would stumble upon small mishaps every three days, and major calamities every seven days. Her body was always covered in old wounds that never seemed to heal, as new injuries continued to appear. Fortunately, her father, Mr. Mu, was a charitable man who had done many good deeds, thus barely managing to keep her alive. Now, at the age of marriage eligibility, no one came forward to propose. It is not surprising though, as soon as the people of Jiangnan hear
456.28 Million words | 2020-08-07 17:23Update
When a soul from the future traversed to the Ming Dynasty as a commoner, he fought his way towards the path of life with his knowledge from the future, striving forward despite being bound by the imperial court. He had to continue to work hard to protect his loved ones and his family. When he looked back, he realized that he had unknowingly become the backbone of the Ming Dynasty! This was a generation of national progress, an era where money was used as a weapon. In the first year of Jiajing, the curtain rose in a small mountain village in Shu.
573.96 Million words | 2022-02-24 03:58Update
When he traced his roots, modern-day Changsun Chong was sucked into a post-apocalyptic space. In order to reunite with his parents, he had no choice but to be sent back to the Tang Dynasty and become Changsun Chong, the son-in-law of the Tang Dynasty. Arriving in the Tang Dynasty, he was unfamiliar with the place and naturally needed to embrace the biggest thigh. The emperor was the biggest, so Li Er it is! Li Er was a good emperor, a successful ruler, but not a good brother, son, or father. In order to successfully embrace the thickest thigh, Changsun Chong went all out to flatter his brother-in-law, Li Er, helping him show filial respect to the empress dowager and train the imperial princes. Unfortunately, he discovered that this wasn't enough. Those sons-in-law, except for him, Changsun Chong, were all no good. He had to train them for Li Er as well. Spittle flew as Li Er waved his hand, directing the country: "Having just one good son is not enough. I want a group of good sons; having just one good son-in-law is not enough. I want a group of good sons-in-law." Changsun Chong timidly raised his hand and said, "Are you sure we're training princes and sons-in-law, and not raising pigs, herding cattle, and letting horses run wild?" If you think "The Good Son-in-law of the Tang Dynasty" is pretty good, don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and Weibo!
108.61 Million words | 2022-08-02 06:41Update
Fan Jinyan, who is reincarnated into a low-ranking soldier in the Wei troops during the chaotic era of the late Ming dynasty, falls into the clutches of a beautiful female bandit who tricks him into joining her gang in order to fill his stomach. The emperor has three palaces, six departments, and seventy-two concubines? The emperor possesses boundless wealth, with silver that cannot be spent? Well then, I want to be an emperor too. Witness how an ambitious bandit takes step by step to ascend the throne of the emperor.
507.07 Million words | 2023-05-03 21:10Update
I am a book boy and I am proud, To chase girls, I need no aphrodisiacs allowed. A modern high-class handsome transmigrating, To a chaotic era with battles raging. Became a companion reading boy, I am, Sacrificing charm to resist enchanting dames. Walking with damsels on dark night paths, Others laugh at my carefree acts, But I laugh at them for being mentally impaired. Tang An: "Those who call me straightforward are truly unaware..."
199.10 Million words | 2022-12-21 19:09Update
The spy war of the Three Kingdoms era, witnessing the hidden brilliance of the intelligence master Zhuge Liang. An unknown enemy, the hunting and counter-hunting in the darkness. The tragic legend of the most successful spies and anti-spies in the Three Kingdoms, spanning from Hanzhong to the entire Yongliang region. The intense war between Wei and Shu, stretching across the Qinling Mountains. With clashing weapons and galloping horses, the era gives rise to many heroes. However, war is not only about bloodshed and battles, nor is it just about fighting. A silent war erupts in the unknown corners, fought deep within the enemy's heart and confronted with countless dangers. They operate in the shadows, sometimes hidden within their own ranks, doing the work of an executioner. These events will not be recorded in history books, nor will their names be left behind. Even their contemporaries will not perceive their existence. Yet, they quietly shape history and are indispensable, as they are the grand waves surging through the shadow of the era. The life and death struggle on the secret intelligence front during the Three Kingdoms era. This is a silent war...
554.33 Million words | 2022-05-19 13:34Update
