How Can Taoist Texts Help us Understand Chinese History

Today, we read an article about Taoism and the article talked about the details of Taoism. Taoism is a very unique religion and contains philosophical readings such as the Tao The Ching. Taoism can deepen our understanding of Chinese history because the Taoist canon can be used as an alternative history, expanding on early Chinese history. Taoism is an aspect that was not recorded in the emperor's official history. I find this interesting because Taoism is such a unique and inspiring religion, and it is also very different from any religions. In China, there are very little philosophical teachings like Taoism. Taoism and it's beliefs are very fascinating and they show a part of Chinese history that is not very common, and their teachings and beliefs represent something different, and therefore it can help us understand early Chinese history.