The Qin Dynasty: A History of China pulls you into the drama of China’s first empire—a tale of ambition, brilliance, and betrayal. Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor, forged unity through relentless vision, aided by his calculating chancellor Li Si, whose reforms built the empire’s foundation but also sparked unrest through censorship and control. From Qin’s ashes rose Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, rivals whose struggle shaped the fate of China. At the Banquet at Hongmen and the Battle of Pengcheng, power, loyalty, and cunning collided. Alongside them, strategists like Zhang Liang, Chen Ping, and Han Xin turned impossible odds into triumphs. More than battles, this is a story of hearts and wills tested in a new imperial age—a vivid journey through the rise of Qin, the storms of rebellion, and the dawn of Han.
Royalty
Political Intrigue
Rebellion
Battle
Betrayal
Conspiracy
Antihero
Hero
Journey
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 35 mins
Publish dateFeb 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
11Chapter 11
2Chapter 2
12Chapter 12
3Chapter 3
13Chapter 13
4Chapter 4
14Chapter 14
5Chapter 5
15Chapter 15
6Chapter 6
16Chapter 16
7Chapter 7
17Chapter 17
8Chapter 8
18Chapter 18
9Chapter 9
19Chapter 19
10Chapter 10
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
