Ancient History Vol. 2
An Enthralling Guide to the Indus Valley Civilization, China, and Japan (Exploring the Past)
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Narrated by:
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Jay Herbert
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Hank Hart
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By:
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Billy Wellman
About this listen
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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