History is often shaped by some personal, accidental, and even inconspicuous situations. In the past hundred years of modern China, the fluctuations of society, the evolution of thoughts, and the changing fates of individuals have all been far more drastic than before.The book, with a similar style to "Shi Shuo Xin Yu", selects some little-known historical fragments and figures’ anecdotes during extraordinary times, striving to restore the original appearance of history and glimpse the truth of events from the details. Many historical fragments described in the book are representative and suitable for repeated reading. Both students and adults can benefit from it, broadening their horizons and learning from history.