The Qing Dynasty: A History of China, PART ONE tells how scattered tribes rose to build China’s last great dynasty. It begins with the Jianzhou Jurchens, once close to extinction, and their leader Nurhaci, who turned thirteen suits of armor into an army and united his people. His battles against foes like Mao Wenlong and the Five Tiger Generals show both the strength and fragility of power. Shifting alliances, betrayals, and bold strategies shaped the dynasty’s early struggles. As the Qing declared itself, it faced the Great Upheaval in Jiangnan and the ambitions of Wu Sangui, whose defiance over the feudatories sparked one of the era’s fiercest wars. Later chapters reveal legendary stands, the rise of the Living Buddha as Khan, and the reign of the Scholar-Emperor, whose wisdom and burdens reflect the empire’s glory and trials.
Political Intrigue
Royalty
Rebellion
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 43 mins
Publish dateOct 2, 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
