The Qing Dynasty: A History of China, PART TWO sweeps you into the rise and rule of China’s last imperial dynasty. It follows Prince Yinzhen’s ruthless climb to the throne as the Yongzheng Emperor, where he rebuilt a weary empire through discipline and reform. Around him stand vivid figures — General Nian Gengyao, whose glory turned to ruin; the powerful Longkodo; and Prince Yinxiang, steadfast ally in governance. Loyal officials like Li Wei, Tian Wenjing, Ortai, and Zhang Tingyu forged the empire’s administrative core as the Grand Council emerged. Then comes Emperor Qianlong, whose long reign blazed with conquest and contradiction — from the Dzungar annihilation to the brutal Jinchuan wars and the fateful Annam campaign. Through intrigue, reform, and relentless ambition, this story reveals a dazzling yet fragile empire — one built by visionaries and undone by the weight of its own grandeur.
Royalty
Political Intrigue
Conspiracy
Betrayal
Family
Rebellion
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length10 hrs 21 mins
Publish dateOct 4, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER 1
12CHAPTER 12
2CHAPTER 2
13CHAPTER 13
3CHAPTER 3
14CHAPTER 14
4CHAPTER 4
15CHAPTER 15
5CHAPTER 5
16CHAPTER 16
6CHAPTER 6
17CHAPTER 17
7CHAPTER 7
18CHAPTER 18
8CHAPTER 8
19CHAPTER 19
9CHAPTER 9
20CHAPTER 20
10CHAPTER 10
21CHAPTER 21
11CHAPTER 11
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
