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Here I record my reading list and book recommendations

Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China

It mainly focuses on Deng Xiaoping and China’s transformation under his leadership. The portrayal of Deng Xiaoping in the book feels more ordinary and authentic than the image I had before. Also, the author sometimes takes subtle jabs at his predecessors when evaluating him.😂

Score: 9.9/10

1126 Bianjing: Foreign Affairs, Wars and People of the Late Northern Song Dynasty

It depicts how the prosperous Northern Song Dynasty collapsed into the Jingkang Humiliation within just three years. The narrative is far from tedious and offers a thorough look into this chapter of history. Regrettably, the book centers heavily on the fall of Bianjing and the Northern Song’s demise, barely touching on the establishment of the Southern Song after the two emperors were captured and exiled northward.

Score: 9.5/10