The Ming Dynasty: A History of China
PART ONEBy Hui Wang
Length9h 40m
About this audiobook
The Ming Dynasty: A History of China, PART ONE charts the rise of one of history’s greatest empires. It begins with Zhu Yuanzhang — a destitute peasant turned monk, rebel, and finally founder of the Ming. His climb from beggar to emperor is a saga of survival and will. Along the way stand fierce rivals like Chen Youliang, the river king, and Zhang Shicheng, the salt merchant warlord — their battles culminating in the epic victory at Lake Poyang. As emperor, Zhu builds a new order, founding the secretive Jinyiwei and ruling with iron resolve. Yet even triumph breeds peril: heroes fall, plots stir, and princes war for the throne. The Jingnan Campaign crowns Zhu Di as the Yongle Emperor, whose reign sees Zheng He’s great voyages, the Yongle Encyclopedia, and the rise of Beijing’s Forbidden City. But beneath Ming splendor lie ambition, betrayal, and the fragile dreams of those who forged its glory.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length9 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 22, 2025
LanguageEnglish
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