Ancient History Vol. 2

An Enthralling Guide to the Indus Valley Civilization, China, and Japan (Exploring the Past)

De: Billy Wellman

Narrado por: Jay Herbert, Hank Hart

Duración: 11 h y 25 m

Resumen del Editor

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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