Chinese history stretches over 5,000 years. There are so many events, stories, idioms that are directly related to the vibrant past of China.
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How much you know about Chinese history and culture?
See my Barnes & Noble homepage for useful Mandarin Chinese self-learning resources.
I am here to help you learn Chinese history in the simplest possible ways.
- Chinese Short Stories (HSK All Levels)
- Biography: The Most Famous People in Chinese History
- Chinese Literature: Famous Novels
- Books to Learn Chinese Geography (HSK All Levels)
- Biography: Most Famous People in World History
- Chinese History Books (HSK All Levels)
On this page, I will list down books for learning Chinese history. Each book is divided into small and simple chapters. The book provides a comprehensive list of vocabulary. Pinyin has been provided for the Chinese text and vocabulary.
These self-learning books on Barnes & Noble (eBooks, and paperbacks), suitable for HSK all levels, are just perfect for Chinese reading practice.
Chinese History Book 18: The Cultural Revolution (文化大革命/文革)
The Cultural Revolution: Large print (ISBN– 9798887342139) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 17: The Great Leap Forward (大跃进)
Essential Guide to Chinese History (Part 17): The Great Leap Forward, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342122) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 16: China’s Democratic Revolution (民主主义革命)
Chinese History Book 16: China’s Democratic Revolution: Large print (ISBN– 9798887342115) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 15: Qing Dynasty (清朝)
Chinese History Book 15: Qing Dynasty: Large print (ISBN– 9798887342108) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 14: Ming Dynasty (明朝)
Chinese History Book 14: Ming Dynasty: Large print (ISBN– 9798887342092) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 13: Yuan Dynasty (元朝)
Chinese History Book 13: Yuan Dynasty: Large print (ISBN– 9798887342085) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 12: Song Dynasty (宋朝)
Chinese History Book 12: Song Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342078) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 11: Tang Dynasty (唐朝)
Chinese History Book 11: Tang Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342061) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 10: Sui Dynasty (隋朝)
Chinese History Book 10: Sui Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342054) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 9: Jin Dynasty (晋朝)
Chinese History Book 9: Jin Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342047) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 8: Three Kingdoms (三国)
Chinese History Book 8: Three Kingdoms, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342030) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 7: Han Dynasty (汉朝)
Chinese History Book 7: Han Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342023) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 6: Qin Dynasty (秦朝)
Chinese History Book 6: Qin Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342016) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 5: Warring States Period (战国时期)
Chinese History Book 5: Warring States Period, Large print (ISBN– 9798887342009) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 4: Spring and Autumn Period (春秋时期)
Chinese History Book 4: Spring and Autumn Period, Large print (ISBN– 9798887341996) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 3: Western Zhou Dynasty (西周)
Chinese History Book 3: Western Zhou Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887341989) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 2: Shang Dynasty (商朝)
Chinese History Book 2: Shang Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887341972) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Chinese History Book 1: Xia Dynasty (夏朝)
Chinese History Book 1: Xia Dynasty, Large print (ISBN– 9798887341965) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Looking forward to your constructive feedback and suggestions.
-Qing Qing Jiang (江清清)