History of Liao

History of Liao is an official Chinese historical work completed in 1344 during the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. It was compiled under the direction of Toqto'a and belongs to the Twenty-Four Histories, the major series of traditional dynastic histories. The book focuses on the Khitan people, their tribal life and customs, and the official history of the Liao dynasty as well as the Western Liao dynasty that followed it.

This is a good fit for readers interested in classical Chinese historiography, steppe peoples, and the way imperial courts organized their historical records. It is structured like a reference work rather than a narrative book, so it suits readers who want context, names, dates, and political history instead of a plot-driven experience. Its closest connection is to other formal dynastic chronicles, where history is arranged around rulers, institutions, and peoples.