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Ancient History Vol. 2: An Enthralling Guide to the Indus Valley Civilization, China, and Japan

Duration
11H 25min
Language
English
Format
Category

History

Three manuscripts in one audiobook:

• Indus Valley Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of the Harappan Civilization, Starting from the Early Harappan through Mohenjo-daro to the Aryan Invasion and Achaemenid Conquest • Ancient China: An Enthralling Overview of Chinese History, Starting from the Settlement at the Yellow River through the Xia, Shang, Zhou, and Qin Dynasties to the Han Dynasty • Ancient Japan: An Enthralling Overview of Ancient Japanese History, Starting from the Jomon Period to the Heian Period

In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover the following:

• The intricate city plans of Mohenjo-daro and other large cities • Where the Harappans came from and where they went • Trade relationships with Mesopotamia, India, and China • Expert bronze statues and artwork • Bead factories and jewelry-making • The mysterious Indus Valley script

In the second part of this audiobook, you will:

• The mythical Xia dynasty and its fantastic Yu the Great, credited with taming the Yellow River; • The birth of China’s fascinating writing system during the Shang dynasty; • The rise of the Zhou, who finally overthrew the Shang, thanks to their military prowess and ability to keep numerous Chinese states tied in a loose feudal system;

In the third part of this audiobook, you will:

• How the Jomon period earned its name and the impressive designs of early Japanese pottery. • How rice cultivation first arrived in Japan and the transition into a more civilized society. • The legendary kingdom of Yamatai and how it rose to power. • The unique-looking kofun tombs and legends behind the persons interred within them.

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© 2023 Billy Wellman (Audiobook): 9798368930077

Release date

Audiobook: July 21, 2023

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