
The Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China
By Hui WangLength4h 6m
About this audiobook
The Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China takes you on a vivid journey through the myths and heroes who shaped China’s earliest story. Meet Fuxi, who taught people to live in harmony with nature, and Nüwa, the Mother of Humanity who mended the sky and molded humankind. Walk through the Age of Shennong, the divine farmer who gave the world medicine and agriculture, and into the reign of the Yellow Emperor, whose vision united tribes and forged the first sparks of culture. Follow the sage kings Yao and Shun, and Yu the Great, who tamed the floods and gave rise to the Xia dynasty. Witness the power and downfall of the Shang and Zhou, from the loyal Duke of Zhou to the reckless King You, whose folly ended the Western Zhou. This book brings gods, rulers, and ordinary people to life, revealing how their stories built the roots of Chinese civilization.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length4 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 4, 2024
LanguageEnglish