Liu Jie 
Absurdity of History [EPUB ebook] 

This is a classic book dedicated to history enthusiasts, filled with absurdities from the past that provoke deep reflection.The book recounts numerous absurd historical incidents, ranging from King Li of Zhou’s suppression of dissent to the literary inquisitions of the Qing Dynasty, focusing on the lesser-known dark and ugly aspects of Chinese history.The shocking and outrageous events mentioned in the book are not mere hearsay or fabrications. Most of them originate from official histories of various dynasties, including the Twenty-Four Histories and Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government, while a small portion is derived from historically valuable notes and memoirs.In the book, the author collectively refers to these people and events as "irrational episodes in history."By reading this book, readers will gain a richer understanding of history, deepen their knowledge of their country’s past, and cherish the present all the more.