1. Outline of National History (written by Qian Mu): This is a masterpiece that comprehensively and systematically introduces the history of China, covering the history from Xia Dynasty to Qing Dynasty.
2. Outline of China People's History (by Bai Yang): This book is an easy-to-understand general history, suitable for beginners to read.
3. Zi Tong Zhi Jian (written by Sima Guang): This is one of the most important general history of ancient China, covering the period from the Zhou Dynasty to the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
4. Historical Records (written by Sima Qian): This is one of the most important general history in ancient China, covering the period from the Yellow Emperor to the Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
5. Ming Dynasty 1566- 1644 (by Huang Renyu): This book mainly introduces the politics, economy and culture of the late Ming Dynasty.