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  • Ancient History Vol. 2

  • An Enthralling Guide to the Indus Valley Civilization, China, and Japan (Exploring the Past)
  • By: Billy Wellman
  • Narrated by: Jay Herbert, Hank Hart
  • Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins

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By: Billy Wellman
Narrated by: Jay Herbert, Hank Hart
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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.

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