The most basic ancient books in the history of the Western Han Dynasty are Historical Records and Hanshu. In addition, Xun Yue's Hanshu is chronological, concise and clear. Of course, it is also included in Zi Tong Zhi Jian. Sanfu Huang Tu, Miscellaneous Notes of Xijing, Yao Hui and Salt and Iron are also very important historical materials.
There are many works on the study of China's modern history. Among the comprehensive works on the history of Qin and Han Dynasties, Lv Simian's History of Qin and Han Dynasties is more influential and easier to find than Jian Bozan's History of Qin and Han Dynasties. He told Qian Mu's History of Qin and Han Dynasties, which is not bad. Lin Jianming's History of Qin and Han Dynasties is relatively recent.