"Yongzheng Emperor: China's Autocratic Monarch"
Author: Miyazaki City Sad
Translated by: Sun Xiaoying
Version: Social Sciences Literature Press/September 2016
Although Chinese readers are very familiar with how Yongzheng persecuted his brothers and implemented espionage politics centered on the memorial system, Miyazaki Shisada still provides many perspectives that ordinary readers easily overlook. For example, its persecution of Christians reminds people of what the Tokugawa shogunate did at the same time. Generally speaking, the perspective of Eastern historians on Chinese history is unique and unique overseas.
Reason for recommendation:
1. Pay attention to the oppression and persecution of Christians by this autocratic emperor.
2. Observations on the use of Tian Wenjing, Li Wei and Ertai are also worth reading.
3. If you have been exposed to the works of Eastern historians, then Miyazaki City itself is a reason to recommend.
"Strange Glory: The Life of Bonhoeffer"
Author: Charles Marsh
Translated by: Xu Zhenyu
Version: Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House/August 2016
Bonhoeffer is known as the conscience among German intellectuals. He was to some extent a prophet, who foresaw what Europe would become today when the Nazis were rampant. What is lamentable is that this outstanding figure was not only a superb visionary, but also a practitioner of ideal goals. He personally participated in the plan to assassinate Hitler and was ultimately martyred.
Reason for recommendation:
1. This is the most complete biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer to date.
2. If you have never heard of this name, you should know more about this person.
"The Life of Mises"
Author: Jörg Guido Huelsmann
Translated by: Huang Huaqiao and others
Version: Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press/September 2016
Understanding these core academic figures through an authoritative and detailed book is particularly important for readers to improve their minds and distinguish their thoughts. If you happen to have been attracted by some of the ideas of the Austrian School, then this biography will be a great way to gain an in-depth understanding of this group of figures.A good choice.
Reason for recommendation:
1. About the life of the most outstanding representative of classical liberalism in the 20th century.
2. It is both academic and readable. It is the most detailed biography of Mises at present.
3. From this we can get a glimpse of the economic geniuses of the same era.
"Prussia Without Legends"
Author: Sebastian Hafner
Translator: Zhou Quan Translation
Version: Peking University Press/August 2016
With a rational approach, Hafner reviewed Prussia's achievements in the political and legal fields - this German princely state only existed for two hundred years, but its influence on the world is still clearly visible today. In addition to many confusing and unverifiable remarks, this reading is particularly valuable because of its rigor.
Reason for recommendation:
1. Hafner came from a legal background, and his description of Prussia’s political and legal achievements is particularly credible.
2. Overturned many previous stereotypes about Germany.
3. Telling German issues from a Prussian perspective is more concise and powerful.
"Pirate Republic: The Golden Age of Pirates when the skull and crossbones flag was flying and the fire of democracy was ignited"
Author: Colin Woodard
Translated by: Xu Tianning
Version: Social Science Literature Press/September 2016
Using the lives of four pirates as the main axis, the author recreates the historical scenes known as the Golden Decade of Piracy (1715-1725). The author attempts to reconstruct the image of pirates in the eyes of civilians in the colonies and their relationship with the American Revolution. In addition to the "Peter Pan" or "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, you may also want to choose a historical book to communicate with that romantic era.
Reason for recommendation:
1. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is undoubtedly the most important IP in the cultural world.
2. This book is an important text on this topic.
3. The real history is often more exciting than the stories conceived by the screenwriters.
"German Genius"
Author: Peter Watson
Translator: Zhang Tao/Meng Zhongjie
Edition: The Commercial Press/September 2016
Peter Watson's writing style makes this topic within his grasp. Why did the scientific culture from Germany flourish and how it shaped people's lives. Whether you are a fan of Marx or Weber, or a fan of Beethoven or Humboldt, this book is worth your attention.
Reason for recommendation:
1. Topics related to Germany are always one of the international things that Chinese readers are most concerned about.
2. An encyclopedic work that attempts to correct the world's outdated ideas about Germany.
3. If you have benefited greatly from Peter Watson's "History of 20th Century Thought", then you should trust his new work.
"Haunted: The Collected Novels of Lydia Davis II"
Author: Lydia Davis
Translated by: Wu Yongxi
Version: Chuchen Culture/July 2016
Trivial plot, but not a word of nonsense. There is no need to say much about Lydia Davis’ novel achievements. For short story lovers, 113 strange stories, accompanied by a bottle of autumn wine, is simply the best gift that can be accepted in September’s leisure time.
Reason for recommendation:
1. The author is known as the world's first-class short story writer.
2. Jonathan Frentzen and Zadie Smith are her fans.
3. Her ex-husband’s name is Paul Auster.
"Gulag Meteorologist"
Author: Olivier Rolland
Translated by: Lin Yuan
Version: Shanghai Sanlian Bookstore/September 2016
The protagonist is Van Gengeheim, who is typical precisely because there is nothing extraordinary about him - he is a meteorologist who lives in a labor camp. He insists on sending small paintings, specimens, and riddles to his young daughter Eleonora until the eve of his execution. There are no twists and turns in this story, only a sigh.
Reason for recommendation:
1. Reminiscent of "The Diary of Anne Frank".
2. Nothing is more painful than seeing a system crush an innocent person.
3. Topics about tyranny are always worthwhileIt’s up to contemporary people to participate in thinking.
"Carthage Must Be Destroyed: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations"
Author: Richard Myers
Translated by: Meng Chi
Version: Social Science Literature Press/September 2016
The charm of Carthage is tied to Rome. Old Cato shouted "Carthage must be destroyed", but little Scipio was deeply saddened when he burned the city of Carthage, shed tears, and worried about the future of the Romans. The rise and fall of civilizations and the survival of mankind will always be topics of interest around the world.
Reason for recommendation:
1. The first modern work on the complete history of Carthage.
2. A subject that cannot be ignored.
3. Classic nonfiction writing means you know the ending but are still attracted to it.
