<human>:  What are the best books for learning about Chinese history?
<bot>: The best books for learning about Chinese history include "The Path of Splitness" by Mark Schmeeckle, "The Culture of China" by John Keay, "Imperial China 900-1800" by Frederick W. Mote, "A History of Chinese Civilization" by L. Carrington Goodrich, "China: A New History" by John King Fairbank, and "General History of China" by Joseph Needham.