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Chung Kuo Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Chung Kuo books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Chung Kuo series? Start with "The Middle Kingdom" (1989) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Chung Kuo reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Middle Kingdom
1989
The Broken Wheel
1990
The White Mountain
1991
The Stone Within
1992
Beneath the Tree of Heaven
1993
White Moon, Red Dragon
1994
Days of Bitter Strength
1995
The Marriage of the Living Dark
1997
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