Twenty-Four Histories Books in Order
twenty-four Chinese official historical books
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Year unknown · Xiao Zixian
The Book of Qi, also known as the Book of Southern Qi, is a historical record of the Southern Qi dynasty, covering the years 479 to 502. It is one of…
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Year unknown · Wei Zheng
The Book of Sui is the official history of the Sui dynasty, which ruled China from AD 581 to 618. It is part of the official Twenty-Four Histories of…
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1344 · Tuotuo
The History of Liao, or Liao Shi, is an official Chinese historical work compiled during the Yuan dynasty, under the direction of the historian…
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Year unknown · Li Yanshou
The History of the Northern Dynasties is part of the Twenty-Four Histories, a collection of official Chinese historical works. It consists of 100…
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Year unknown · Li Yanshou
The History of the Southern Dynasties is an ancient Chinese historical work and part of the Twenty-Four Histories canon. It consists of 80 volumes…
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945 · Liu Xu
The Old Book of Tang, also known as the Book of Tang, is a historical work that covers the Tang dynasty and consists of 200 chapters. It is part of…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Sima Qian
The Shiji, also known as Records of the Grand Historian or The Grand Scribe's Records, is a Chinese historical text that is the first of the…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Twenty-Four Histories books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.
How many books are in the Twenty-Four Histories series?
We list 7 books by Li Yanshou , published between 945–1344.
Where can I buy the Twenty-Four Histories books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.