The Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties: A History of China, Part Three takes you through one of China’s most turbulent and electrifying eras — when loyalty, ambition, and betrayal could decide the fate of empires. From the An Lushan Rebellion’s devastation to Guo Ziyi’s heroic defense, the Tang’s survival hung by a thread. You’ll follow Emperor Dezong’s struggle to restore stability, Emperor Xianzong’s fierce campaigns against warlords, and the tragic Sweet Dew Incident that shattered court unity. Under Emperor Wuzong, zeal and reform met turmoil as Li Deyu’s brilliance and the suppression of Buddhism reshaped the realm. On the frontiers, Zhang Yichao’s victories revived Tang power, only for Huang Chao’s rebellion to bring ruin and exile. From Li Keyong’s rise to Zhu Wen’s ruthless ambition, this is the story of a world remade through courage, chaos, and unyielding will.
Political Intrigue
Rebellion
Royalty
Dystopian
Betrayal
Battle
Survival
Hero
Conspiracy
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 23 mins
Publish dateJul 7, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
9Chapter 9
2Chapter 2
10Chapter 10
3Chapter 3
11Chapter 11
4Chapter 4
12Chapter 12
5Chapter 5
13Chapter 13
6Chapter 6
14Chapter 14
7Chapter 7
15Chapter 15
8Chapter 8
16Chapter 16
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
