The Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties: A History of China, Part One sweeps you into an era when empires rose, fell, and rose again. From Yang Jian, the Sui founder who reunited China after centuries of division, to the grandeur of the Tang, this is a story of ambition and destiny. Emperor Wen’s reforms revived a fractured land, but his successor Yang Guang’s costly wars doomed the Sui. Amid rebellion, Li Yuan seized the moment, founding the Tang in 618. His son Li Shimin—later Emperor Taizong—claimed power through blood at the Xuanwu Gate, ushering in the brilliant Zhenguan Golden Age. Under Emperor Gaozong and generals like Su Dingfang, Tang power reached its peak, triumphing at the Battle of Baekgang and reshaping East Asia. Yet even in glory, intrigue and ambition lurked beneath. This is the pulse of empire—bold, tragic, and unforgettable.
Royalty
Political Intrigue
Rebellion
Betrayal
Conspiracy
Family
Antihero
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length7 hrs 36 mins
Publish dateJul 1, 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
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
