Help: What books can I read if I want to truly understand Chinese history?

If you want to understand Chinese history, you can refer to the following suggestions: " Records of the Historian "-Sima Qian: This is a classic ancient Chinese history book, known as the classic work of Chinese history books. It records all the historical events from the Xia Dynasty to the Han Dynasty and is the foundation for understanding Chinese history. Zi Zhi Tong Jian-Sima Guang: This is a general history that covers the entire history of ancient China from the Zhou Dynasty to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. It is an important material for understanding Chinese history. 3. General History of China-Jin Jingfang: This is a systematic and comprehensive historical work that records from the Xia Dynasty to modern times. It covers ancient, modern and contemporary historical events in China. It is an important reference for understanding Chinese history. 4. The Gains and Losses of Chinese History-Deng Guangming: This is a book about Chinese political history. Through the analysis of historical events, characters and political systems, it probes into the evolution of ancient Chinese political systems. It is of great reference value for understanding Chinese history and politics. 5 History of Chinese Thought-Rost Witzl: This is a systematic and comprehensive historical work that mainly introduced the ancient, modern and modern Chinese ideology. It is of great reference value for understanding the history of Chinese thought. These are some recommended books on Chinese history. You can choose the books that suit your interests and needs.