The Eastern Han Dynasty: A History of China, Part Two takes you through one of China’s most turbulent eras, from the calm rule of Empress Ma to the tragic decline under Emperor Ling. Power shifted between emperors, empresses, scholars, and generals, where loyalty could mean survival—or ruin. You’ll witness the Dou family’s meteoric rise and fall, Empress Deng Sui’s wise reign, and the fierce struggle between upright scholars like Dou Wu and Chen Fan and the ruthless eunuchs who tore the empire apart. Beyond the palace, heroes such as Ban Chao and Ban Yong carried China’s banner to the far West, even as corruption and greed hollowed the court. By Emperor Ling’s reign, decay had set in—but within that darkness lay the seeds of renewal, heralding the age of the Three Kingdoms. This is history made vivid—ambition, courage, and the relentless tide of change.
Royalty
Political Intrigue
Family
Prophecy
Coming of Age
Redemption
Chosenone
Journey
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length9 hrs 42 mins
Publish dateMay 4, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
9Chapter 9
2Chapter 2
10Chapter 10
3Chapter 3
11Chapter 11
4Chapter 4
12Chapter 12
5Chapter 5
13Chapter 13
6Chapter 6
14Chapter 14
7Chapter 7
15Chapter 15
8Chapter 8
16Chapter 16
About the author
Hui Wang
I'm Hui Wang, an author exploring history, warfare, business, and tech. With degrees in Software Engineering and Business, plus certifications from Apple, Google, and psychology studies at Yale, I combine research, logic, and storytelling to make complex ideas clear and compelling. My writing helps readers make sense of how the world really works—and why it matters.View all audiobooks by Hui Wang
