History books are rich and varied, covering important events and people from various historical periods and regions, from ancient times to modern times. Here are some of the most recommended history books, broken down into different periods and regions.
1."Historical Records": Sima Qian, a comprehensive and systematic record of ancient Chinese history, including detailed records of various dynasties and celebrities in Chinese history.
2.A History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Edward Gibbon, which tells the story of the Roman Empire from its heyday to its decline, reveals the reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire through the study of historical events and institutions.
3."Analects": The words and deeds of Confucius and ** represent the core ideas and concepts of ancient Chinese Confucianism.
1.History of the Byzantine Empire: George Osborne, a comprehensive review of the history of the Byzantine Empire, introducing the political, cultural, and military aspects of the empire.
2.The Millennium Empire: The Making of Medieval Europe: Hans-Wolfgang Manstad, which details the rise and development of kingdoms in medieval Europe, and the impact of the Reformation on the continent.
3.The Renaissance: A Picture of Italy: by Peter Burke, a review of the art, culture, and ideas of the Italian Renaissance.
1.Capital: Karl Marx, who wrote about the economic operation and exploitation of capitalist society, had an important impact on socialist thought and revolution.
2.A Brief History of Mankind: by Yuval Harari, describes the evolution and development of human history from a scientific point of view, from the origin of mankind to the fate of modern society.
3.World War II: Written by Anthony Maori, this detailed account of the war experience, major events and decisions during World War II, and an in-depth analysis of the causes and consequences of the war.
1."Tokyo Trial": Donald Keane, which chronicles the trial and verdict of Japanese war criminals after the end of World War II, and demonstrates the seriousness of war crimes.
2."When the Stars of Mankind Shine": written by Mu Xin, it records in detail some key moments and important figures in Chinese history, as well as their profound influence on Chinese history.
3.The Fall of the Japanese Empire: 1945-1952: Written by Tsuyoshi Toyoda, he analyzes the military, political, economic, and cultural changes and reconstructions of Japan after World War II.
1.The Birth of Europe: by Richard Khuf, provides an overview of the formation of the European continent and its historical process, delving into the influence of culture and politics on the development of Europe.
2.A Brief History of Time: Stephen Hawking's book explores the historical background and development process of human civilization through the study of the universe and the theory of time.
3.Queen Elizabeth: Written by Lawrence Stone, it details the political, cultural, and military aspects of the reign of Elizabeth I of England, presenting the face of a great queen's age.
The above are just some recommendations for history books, and readers can choose suitable history books to read according to their interests and needs.