Ancient History Vol. 2: An Enthralling Guide to the Indus Valley Civilization, China, and Japan
By Billy Wellman
Read by Jay Herbert and Hank Hart
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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. Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about Ancient History!
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Summary
Summary
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.
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about Ancient History!
Details
Details
Available Formats : | Digital Download |
Category: | Nonfiction/History |
Runtime: | 11.41 |
Audience: | Adult |
Language: | English |
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