The Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China
Hui Wang
"Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China" by Hui Wang takes you on a journey through China's ancient past, told in a way that feels like you're listening to an elder recounting myths around a campfire. The book starts with Fuxi, the first leader, whose inventions like the Eight Trigrams and fishing nets shaped early Chinese culture. The story moves through key figures like Nüwa, who patched the sky and shaped humanity from clay, and the Yan Emperor, who pioneered agriculture and medicine. Finally, the legendary Yellow Emperor, known as a creator of civilization, brings the narrative into a more organized and developed era.
The legends are filled with fascinating myths—like Fuxi's miraculous birth from a footprint, or Nüwa molding people from earth, and the rise of agriculture through Emperor Yan's curiosity about plants. The author doesn't simply recite the historical figures but adds warmth, humor, and a sense of connection, making it easy to see why these stories have endured for thousands of years. It's not just about dates and events; it's about people trying to live better, inventing things that changed their daily lives, and facing challenges with creativity and resilience. This book is perfect for those who want to explore Chinese history not through dry facts but with lively storytelling that brings ancient China to life.
Duration - 3h 35m.
Author - Hui Wang.
Narrator - Frederick Surrey.
Published Date - Wednesday, 17 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Hui Wang ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China" by Hui Wang takes you on a journey through China's ancient past, told in a way that feels like you're listening to an elder recounting myths around a campfire. The book starts with Fuxi, the first leader, whose inventions like the Eight Trigrams and fishing nets shaped early Chinese culture. The story moves through key figures like Nüwa, who patched the sky and shaped humanity from clay, and the Yan Emperor, who pioneered agriculture and medicine. Finally, the legendary Yellow Emperor, known as a creator of civilization, brings the narrative into a more organized and developed era. The legends are filled with fascinating myths—like Fuxi's miraculous birth from a footprint, or Nüwa molding people from earth, and the rise of agriculture through Emperor Yan's curiosity about plants. The author doesn't simply recite the historical figures but adds warmth, humor, and a sense of connection, making it easy to see why these stories have endured for thousands of years. It's not just about dates and events; it's about people trying to live better, inventing things that changed their daily lives, and facing challenges with creativity and resilience. This book is perfect for those who want to explore Chinese history not through dry facts but with lively storytelling that brings ancient China to life. Duration - 3h 35m. Author - Hui Wang. Narrator - Frederick Surrey. Published Date - Wednesday, 17 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Hui Wang ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
2 front matter
Duration:00:02:45
1 fuxi the first leader, innovator, and creator of ancient traditions
Duration:00:16:03
2 nüwa the mother of humanity, creator of life, and defender of civilization
Duration:00:19:00
3 the yan emperor the pioneer of agriculture, medicine, and civilization
Duration:00:19:03
4 the yellow emperor founder, inventor, and father of chinese civilization
Duration:00:17:39
5 shun the resilient leader, overcoming family betrayal to unite the huaxia tribes
Duration:00:17:32
6 yu the first king, master of flood control, and founder of the xia dynasty
Duration:00:16:10
7 tang the compassionate revolutionary who overthrew xia and founded the shang dynasty
Duration:00:19:05
8 wu ding and king zhou the rise of a great ruler and the fall into tyranny
Duration:00:21:14
9 king wu and jiang ziya the fall of shang and the rise of the zhou dynasty
Duration:00:20:59
10 duke of zhou the loyal regent, reformer, and stabilizer of the zhou dynasty
Duration:00:22:42
11 king you of zhou a foolish ruler, beacon pranks, and the fall of western zhou
Duration:00:22:44
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:14