The books that one had to read in college varied according to different subjects and fields. But generally speaking, the following are some books that are considered to be must-read in college: The Analects of Confucius: A Confucian classic that contains the words, deeds, and thoughts of Confucius and his disciples. It was a must-read book for those who studied traditional Chinese culture and moral philosophy. Mencius: One of the Confucian classics that contains the records of Mencius 'words, deeds, and thoughts. It was a must-read book for those who studied traditional Chinese culture and moral philosophy. 3 Da Xue: One of the ancient Chinese classics written by Liu Xiang of the Western Han Dynasty is considered to be a supplement to the Analects of Confucius and Mencius. It talked about the purpose and nature of university and how to become a successful person. 4. The Doctrine of the Meanings: One of the Confucian classics was proposed by the disciple of Confucius. It emphasized proper moral and ethical practices and how to maintain balance and harmony. 5 Tao Te Ching: One of the Taoist classics was proposed by Lao Tzu. It talked about the nature of the universe and human beings and how to improve one's life through morality and practice. 6 The Spirit of Law: A book by the French lawyer Jean-Jacques Russell is considered to be the foundation of modern law. It explored the nature, function, and purpose of law, as well as how to guarantee justice and freedom through law. Capital: A book written by the German mathematician Karl Marks, regarded as the founding work of modern economics and socialistic theory. It explored the nature, laws, and contradictions of the capitalist economy, as well as how to establish a capitalist society through the revolution.