Kang Youwei books in order
Chinese politician and scholar
- Lived
- 1858–1927
- Country
- China
- Books
- 3
Kang Youwei published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with A Study of the Forged Classics of the Xin Period (1891).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kang Youwei
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A Study of the Forged Classics of the Xin Period
Kang Youwei's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Study of the Forged Classics of the Xin Period (1891)
Non-fiction in order
Datong Shu (1935)
Other books in order
Ta T'ung Shu (1936)
About Kang Youwei
Kang Youwei was a Chinese political thinker and reformer in the late Qing dynasty. His increasing closeness to and influence over the young Guangxu Emperor sparked conflict between the emperor and his adoptive mother, the regent Empress Dowager Cixi. His ideas were influential in the abortive Hundred Days' Reform. Following the coup by Cixi that ended the reform, Kang was forced to flee. He continued to advocate for a Chinese constitutional monarchy after the founding of the Republic of China.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kang Youwei FAQ
- How many books has Kang Youwei written?
- Kang Youwei published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kang Youwei's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Study of the Forged Classics of the Xin Period.
- What is Kang Youwei's last book?
- A Study of the Forged Classics of the Xin Period (1891).
- What is Kang Youwei's most famous book?
- A Study of the Forged Classics of the Xin Period (1891) is Kang Youwei's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.