Chinese history stretches over 5,000 years. There are so many events, stories, idioms that are directly related to the vibrant past of China.
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)