Among all the teachers at Changzhou Prefectural Middle School, the one who left an indelible mark on my life was Mr. Lv Simian, also known as Lü Chengzhi.
— Qian Mu, Chinese Historian

There is only one person in the natinon who is proficient in the entire history (Lv Simian).
——Gu Jiegang, Chinese historian

I often highly recommend Mr. Lv Simian Cheng, Mr. Chen Yuanyuan Yuan'an, Mr. Chen Yinke, and Mr. Qian Mubin as the four predecessors in the field of history, with broad perspectives, rich descriptions, and the ability to delve deeply into literature.
——Yan Gengwang, Chinese historian

★ A masterpiece by Lv Simian, a towering figure in historiography revered by Qian Mu, Gu Jiegang, and Qian Zhongshu! The concluding work of the "Four Dynastic Histories" series!
*Lv Simian devoted his life to historical research and education. Alongside Chen Yuan, Chen Yinke, and Qian Mu, he is hailed as one of the "Four Great Modern Historians," highly esteemed in the academic community. Many of his works are essential references for historical studies.

★ A definitive work interpreting Han Dynasty history, acclaimed for its exceptional writing and a must-read for history enthusiasts!

★ Abundant literature references, unique insights, and abundant practical knowledge. Spanning over 400 years from the early Western Han to the late Eastern Han, it delves into the rise and fall of empires, political struggles, and power transitions.

★ This book is perfect for general readers with an interest in history, fans of ancient Chinese dramas and novels, as well as academic researchers in history.

This series includes four volumes:
"The Grand History of the Han Dynasty"
"The Grand History of the Tang Dynasty"
"The Grand History of the Ming Dynasty"
"The Grand History of the Qing Dynasty"

Liu Bang – A Rogue Rises to the Pinnacle of Life Starting at Age 48?
Emperor Ai of Han – Did He Love Beauty More Than His Throne Because of Love at First Sight for Dong Xian?
Lv Zhi – Did This Female Ruler Enrich Her Relatives to Consolidate the Han Dynasty?
The Witchcraft Disaster – Did a Wooden Doll Trigger Chaos Involving Hundreds of Thousands?
The Calamity of Relatives and Eunuchs – Was the Eunuchs' Power Grab Actually Approved by the Emperor?
...
From the Chu-Han contention at the end of the Qin Dynasty to the rise of the Han Dynasty and Liu Bang's ascension as emperor, China during the Han Dynasty was one of the world's most powerful nations, a period later revered as the Mighty Han.
How did the grassroots emperor Liu Bang seize the empire? How did political heavyweight Empress Lü wield her power? How did the Han Dynasty become a formidable empire rivaling ancient Rome? The untold story of Emperor Ai of Han, who had a penchant for male companions, and his favorite minister Dong Xian, the turmoil and strife caused by relatives and eunuchs in the Later Han, and the reasons behind the fall of the mighty Han Dynasty...
Distinctive characters, thrilling historical events – the complete history of the Han Dynasty is all in this book.

Lv Simian (1884–1957) was a Chinese historian and a lifelong professor in the History Department of East China Normal University. Dedicated to historical research and education throughout his life, his scholarly work spanned all eras and encompassed various fields. Alongside Chen Yuan, Chen Yinke, and Qian Mu, he is recognized as one of the "Four Great Modern Historians." Lv made unique contributions to the study of Chinese general history, dynastic history, and specialized historical fields. His historical works, such as "A General History of China", "A Vernacular History of China", and "History of Modern China", have left a valuable legacy for future generations of learners and researchers. His representative works include "The Grand History of the Tang Dynasty" and "The Grand History of the Han Dynasty".

Chapter 1: The Fall of Qin and the Rise of Han
Section 1: Liu Bang and Xiang Yu overthrown Qin
Section 2: Princes and Royalties
Section 3: The Rise and Fall of Chu and Han

Chapter 2: Early Han Events
Section 1: Early Reign of Emperor Gaozu
Section 2: Emperor Gaozu’s Elimination of Meritorious Officials
Section 3: Gaozu and the Xiongnu
Section 4: The Slaughter of Early Han Meritorious Officials and Relatives
Section 5: The Policy of Rest and Recovery in Early Han
Section 6: Changes in Feudal System

Chapter 3: Mid-Han Events
Section 1: Social Conditions of the Han Dynasty
Section 2: The Rise of Confucianism
Section 3: Emperor Wu’s Campaigns Against the Barbarians (Part 1)
Section 4: Emperor Wu’s Campaigns Against the Barbarians (Part 2)
Section 5: Emperor Wu’s Campaigns Against the Barbarians (Part 3)
Section 6: Emperor Wu’s Campaigns Against the Barbarians (Part 4)
Section 7: Emperor Wu’s Campaigns Against the Barbarians (Part 5)
Section 8: An Analysis of Emperor Wu’s Military Successes and Failures
Section 9: Emperor Wu's Pursuit of Immortality
Section 10: Emperor Wu’s Exploitative Policies
Section 11: The Witchcraft Disaster
Section 12: Political Situation during the Reigns of Emperors Zhao and Xuan
Section 13: Military Affairs During the Reigns of Emperors Zhao, Xuan, Yuan, and Cheng (Part 1)
Section 14: Military Affairs During the Reigns of Emperors Zhao, Xuan, Yuan, and Cheng (Part 2)
Section 15: Military Affairs During the Reigns of Emperors Zhao, Xuan, Yuan, and Cheng (Part 3)
Section 16: Military Affairs During the Reigns of Emperors Zhao, Xuan, Yuan, and Cheng (Part 4)

Chapter 4: Late Han Events
The first section: Emperor Yuan's leniency and relaxation
The third section: Emperor Ai's unrestrained behavior

Chapter 5: The Rise and Fall of the Xin Dynasty
Section 1: Wang Mang’s Rise to Power
Section 2: The Politics of the Xin Dynasty (Part 1)
Section 3: The Politics of the Xin Dynasty (Part 2)
Section 4: Wang Mang’s Campaigns Against the Barbarians
Section 5: The Collapse of Wang Mang

Chapter 6: The Rise of the Later Han
Section 1: The Defeat of Gengshi and Liu Penzi
Section 2: Emperor Guangwu Secures Hebei and Declares Himself Emperor
Section 3: Emperor Guangwu Pacifies Guanzhong
Section 4: Emperor Guangwu Subdues the Warlords (Part 1)
Section 5: Emperor Guangwu Subdues the Warlords (Part 2)

Chapter 7: The Prosperous Age of Later Han
Section 1: The Governance of Guangwu Mingzhang
Section 2: Xiongnu Division and Surrender
Section 3: The Later Han Pacification of the Western Regions
Section 4: Han’s Relations with Southeast Asia
Section 5: The Later Han Suppression of the Qiang
Section 6: The Later Han Expansion into the Southwest
Section 7: Northeastern Tribes During the Later Han

Chapter 8: The Decline and Chaos of the Later Han
Section 1: The Calamity of Relatives and Eunuchs in the Later Han (Part 1)
Section 2: The Calamity of Relatives and Eunuchs in the Later Han (Part 2)
Section 3: The Qiang Rebellions in the Later Han
Section 4: The Partisan Prohibitions
Section 6: External Threats in the Mid-to-Late Later Han
Section 7: Internal Strife in the Mid-to-Late Later Han

Chapter 9: The Collapse of the Later Han
Section 1: The Defeat of He Jin
Section 2: The Rebellion of Dong Zhuo
Section 3: The Chaos of Li Jue and Guo Si
Section 4: Conflicts Among the Eastern Warlords
Section 5: Cao Cao’s Pacification of the North (Part 1)
Section 6: Cao Cao’s Pacification of the North (Part 2)
Section 7: The Sun Family’s Control of Jiangdong
Section 8: The Battle of Red Cliffs
Section 9: Liu Bei’s Entry into Shu
Section 10: Cao Cao’s Pacification of Guanlong and Hanzhong
Section 11: Liu Bei’s Capture of Hanzhong
Section 12: Sun Quan’s Seizure of Jingzhou