Asia Audiobooks | History

1947-1957, India: The Birth of a Republic

"The first decade after India's independence, 1947-1957, was probably the most crucial in the nation's history. Opening a window to this period, this book weaves a story out of the complex ideas and events that have largely remained beneath the surface of public discourse. The transfer of power, the framing of the Constitution and the formation of the governance machinery; the clash of ideas and ideologies among parties and personalities; the beginning of the disintegration of the Congress and the consolidation of political forces in the opposition; Nehru's grappling with existential problems at home and his quest for global peace; the interplay between democratic ideals and ruthless power play-all these factors impinged on each other and shaped the new republic in its formative decade. Thought-provoking, argumentative and unputdownable, 1947-1957, India: The Birth of a Republic is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian political history."

Chandrachur Ghose (Author), Dev J Haldar (Narrator)

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Sacred Serpent: The Ancient Naga in Hindu Mythology

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness and destruction in addition to life, energy, and growth. The investigation of this duality implies that knowledge of these two facets is necessary to comprehend both the natural world and the human predicament. The distinction between mythology and historical truth is becoming increasingly hazy, demonstrating how actual occurrences and cultures have shaped myths and legends and how those have, in turn, influenced them."

A.J. Carmichael (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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Opium Wars: The Wars Waged between the Qing dynasty and Western Powers in the Mid-19th Century

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. During the 18th century, a series of military conflicts known as the Opium War or the Anglo-Chinese War took place between Britain and the Qing Empire. The immediate issue leading to the war was China's official seizure of opium stockpiles at Canton and the threat of death penalty for future offenders. British merchants sought free commerce and equal diplomatic recognition for all nations, and with British government support, they achieved their goals. As a result of their victory, the British imposed a treaty that granted them territory in China and opened the country to trade. The trade imbalance between China and the United Kingdom arose in the 18th century due to British demand for Chinese luxury goods like silk, porcelain, and tea. The Canton System limited inbound foreign trade to the port city of Canton and allowed European silver to enter China. To counteract this, the British East India Company began cultivating opium in Bengal and illicitly selling it to Chinese smugglers. This led to China's trade surplus being reversed, silver depletion, and a rise in opium addiction rates, causing concern among Chinese leaders. In 1839, Lin Zexu, the nominated viceroy of the Daoguang Emperor, was tasked with eradicating the opium trade in Canton. He used forceful measures, including the seizure of opium supplies and imposing a naval blockade on the Pearl River. Lin also destroyed a large amount of European opium he had confiscated. In response, Britain dispatched a military force that achieved significant victories over the Chinese Empire, leading to the signing of the first 'unequal treaties' in 1842. These treaties granted indemnity and extraterritoriality to British citizens in China, opened five treaty ports to British merchants, and ceded Hong Kong Island to the British Empire in compensation."

Kelly Mass (Author), Digital Voice Matt G (Narrator)

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Korean War: The War between North Korea and South Korean in the 1950s

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A war between North and South Korea, referred to as the Korean War, was waged from June twenty-fifth, 1950, to July twenty-seventh, 1953. On June 25th, 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea after a series of border fights and South Korean uprisings. Both China and the Soviet Union supported North Korea, which was backed by the United Nations, while the USA supported South Korea mostly. On July twenty-seventh, 1953, the war came to a conclusion with an armistice. On August fifteenth, 1945, Japan gave up to the Allies at the end of the second world war after a 35-year supremacy of Korea. This book will expand on that war."

Kelly Mass (Author), Digital Voice Morgan G (Narrator)

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[Chinese] - 大国学·季羡林口述史: 一位世纪老人的人生思考

"内容简介：为了回顾自己的百年人生，给世人一个最终的交代，季羡林先生亲自致信温家宝总理，要求调山东大学蔡德贵教授做自己的学术助手，协助自己进行口述历史的工作先后进行口述录音75次，这是年近百岁的国学大师季羡林先生首次系统的、全面的、客观的、真实的讲述他的人生经历。首次详细讲述家庭生活中与婶母、夫人彭德华相处的细节，留德期间与伊姆加德的交往经过，以及任教北大后被北大校花的妹妹追求的种种经历，以及人们非常关注的与前后几位秘书的交往经过，皆为首次披露。凡此种种，皆为一位百岁老人在人生最后阶段最真实感情的流露。而书中所涉及到的历史人物也可谓前所未有。作者介绍：季羡林。山东清平人。1930年考入清华大学西洋文学系，1934年毕业，在山东省立济南高中任国文教师。1935年秋进人德国格廷根大学学习赞文、巴利文、吐火罗文等印度古代语言。1941年获哲学博士学位，并应聘留校任教。1946年回国，任北京大学东语系教授(直至现在)、系主任(至1983年)；1978年开始兼任北京大学副校长，至1984年离职。1956年4月加入中国共产党。1983年被选为第六届全国人民代表大会代表和常务委员会委员。现为中国外国文学研究会副会长，中国比较文学研究会名誉会长。他曾长期致力于梵文文学的研究和翻译，翻译了印度著名大史诗《罗摩衍那》。此外他还创作许多散文作品，已结集的有《天竺心影》、《朗润集》以及《季羡林散文集》等。2009年7月12日逝世。蔡德贵1945年7月生，山东招远人。季羡林生前最后一位学术助手、山东大学教授、巴哈伊研究中心主任、季羡林研究所副所长。曾任山东大学人文社会科学院副院长、《文史哲》主编。1970年3月本科毕业于北京大学阿拉伯语专业，1982年研究生毕业于山东大学中国哲学专业，获哲学硕士学位。先后在科威特、埃及、美国、瑞士、沙特阿拉伯、以色列、日本和香港、澳门访问研究、工作和参加学术活动。主要研究方向为中国哲学和东方哲学、宗教。主要著作有：《十大思想家》（合著）、《秦汉齐学》（合著）、《修身之道》、《阿拉伯哲学史》、《沙漠里的沉思——阿拉伯人的哲学与宗教》、《中国哲学流行曲》、《道统文化新编》（合著）、《季羡林传》、《当代伊斯兰阿拉伯哲学研究》（主编和主要作者）、《当代新兴巴哈伊教研究》、《季羡林师友录》，发表学术论文140余篇，主编有《东方著名哲学家评传》5卷、《阿拉伯近现代哲学》、《世界哲学家词典》、《东方思想宝库》、《中国儒学年鉴》等多部。主播介绍：咚咚：2009年毕业于四川传媒学院播音与主持艺术系，2009年至今市级电台主播，从事有声演播10多年，个人演播风格多变，演播作品涵盖，名著、历史、军事、都市、穿越、玄幻、搞笑等多个门类。代表作：全本《西游记》，《黄埔风云》《大角逐-台海风云》《老帅与少帅》《东周列国志》《深圳青年律师纪实》，《宋朝进行时》，以及网络畅销作品《大汉帝国》、《天下珍玩》等。"

季羡林 (Author), 咚咚 (Narrator)

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Vietnam War: History of the Causes, Deaths, Timeline, and Consequences

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, spanned from November 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975, and took place in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The conflict was officially between North and South Vietnam and was part of the broader Indochina Wars. North Vietnam received support from the Soviet Union, China, and other communist allies, while the US, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, and other anti-communist nations backed South Vietnam. Lasting over two decades, the war has been characterized by some as a Cold War-era proxy war. It included not only the battle in Vietnam but also the Laotian Civil War and the Cambodian Civil War, leading to all three countries becoming communist states by 1975. The roots of the conflict can be traced back to the First Indochina War, which involved the French colonial administration against the Viet Minh, a left-wing revolutionary force. After the French forces' departure from Indochina in 1954, the United States assumed financial and military support for the South Vietnamese government. The Viet Cong (VC), also known as the National Liberation Front (NLF), emerged in South Vietnam as a common front and began a guerrilla campaign, with guidance from North Vietnam. North Vietnam invaded Laos in the mid-1950s to support the insurgents and constructed the Ho Chi Minh Trail for supplying and reinforcing the Viet Cong. Under President John F. Kennedy's Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) program, US involvement escalated from fewer than a thousand military advisors in 1959 to 23,000 in 1964. By 1963, North Vietnam had sent 40,000 troops to fight in South Vietnam."

Kelly Mass (Author), Digital Voice Matt G (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Mitología japonesa: Una aventura épica en el corazón de tradiciones milenarias. Descubre

"Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. Si alguna vez se ha sentido atraído por los relatos de los Yōkai, los dioses y guerreros legendarios que impregnan la rica cultura japonesa, y se ha preguntado de dónde proceden estas intrigantes figuras, 'Mitología japonesa: una aventura épica en el corazón de tradiciones milenarias' es el viaje para usted. Las páginas de este libro le transportarán a través de las fascinantes leyendas del Sol Naciente, explorando apasionantes relatos que han conformado la identidad cultural de un país conocido por su impresionante belleza y su historia milenaria. A través de este libro, vivirá experiencias únicas como: - Inmersión en las épicas historias que narran el nacimiento mitológico de las islas japonesas. - El encuentro con las famosas deidades y espíritus mitológicos de Japón, descubriendo quiénes son, sus leyendas e historias. - El descubrimiento de otros mitos y leyendas de Japón, donde se explican en detalle enseñanzas y filosofías, incluidos conceptos como el Ikigai. - La oportunidad de aventurarse en las hazañas de los valerosos héroes de Japón. - Una exploración de los festivales japoneses, para comprender cómo las historias antiguas siguen influyendo en las celebraciones contemporáneas. Por último, pero no por ello menos importante, explorará las filosofías intrínsecas a la cultura japonesa, como el Ikigai, la búsqueda del sentido de la vida, y el Mono no Aware, el profundo compromiso emocional con la magnificencia de la naturaleza y la existencia de los seres humanos. Atravesar el portal místico y sumergirse en las profundidades de un mundo desconocido está a su alcance. Abra este libro y déjese arrullar por las corrientes del mito japonés, una aventura que le ilumina y enriquece en cada página."

Wálter Anselmo (Author), Voz Digital Luis G (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Civilización del valle del Indo: Una apasionante visión general de la civilización Harap

"El pueblo Harappa ocupó el valle del Indo durante unos dos mil años, ¡todo ello sin conflictos ni guerras! La civilización del valle del Indo se fundó hace al menos cinco mil años en la zona que hoy es Pakistán y el norte de la India. Los harappa vivieron en paz, dedicándose a la agricultura, la artesanía y el comercio. En este libro se explica cómo los harappa construían sus ciudades, cómo vivían su vida cotidiana, qué creían que ocurría después de su muerte y mucho más. En este libro, descubrirá lo siguiente: - Los intrincados planos de Mohenjo-daro y otras grandes ciudades. - Los baños rituales en los grandes baños. - De dónde venían y adónde iban los harappa. - Las relaciones comerciales con Mesopotamia, India y China. - Estatuas de bronce de expertos y obras de arte. - Fábricas de abalorios y joyería. - La misteriosa escritura del valle del Indo. - Desmitificación de la teoría de la invasión aria. - Vínculos con el hinduismo actual. - Barcos tan grandes como para transportar elefantes. - ¡Y mucho más! Haga clic en el botón «añadir a la cesta» para empezar a aprender sobre la civilización del valle del Indo."

Billy Wellman (Author), Carlos Verne (Narrator)

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[Chinese] - 历史的真性情：先秦两汉卷

"内容简介：本书为系列图书中的一册，讲述了先秦、两汉中真实有趣的历史冷知识。作者查阅诸多文献，书中所写均为史料中记载。书中既有王朝的兴衰更迭，又有人物的枯荣沉浮，更有作者的所思所想，旨在戳破读者的历史盲点。"

忆江南 (Author), 天音神韵工作室 (Narrator)

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[Chinese] - 历史的真性情：大分裂时代

"内容简介：本书为系列图书的第二册，讲述了三国、两晋、南北朝中真实有趣的历史冷知识。作者查阅《三国志》《资治通鉴》等近百部文献，书中所写均为史料中记载。全书分为“曹魏帝国”“东吴帝国”“西蜀帝国”“西晋王朝”“东晋十六国”“南北朝”六章，包含“甄宓：误入凡尘的洛神”“从陈友谅看曹操铁索连船的历史真相”“诸葛亮三气周瑜的历史真相”“刘备究竟是不是皇叔”“淝水之战不只是一场战争”等85个历史故事。书中既有王朝的兴衰更迭，又有人物的枯荣沉浮，更有作者的所思所想，旨在戳破读者的历史盲点，让读者轻松读史，迅速成为历史达人！"

忆江南 (Author), 天音神韵工作室 (Narrator)

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[Chinese] - 历史的真性情（元、明、清卷）

"内容简介：本书为系列图书中的四册，讲述了元、明、清三朝中真实有趣的历史冷知识。作者查阅《清史稿》等近百部文献，书中所写均为史料中记载。书中既有王朝的兴衰更迭，又有人物的枯荣沉浮，更有作者的所思所想，旨在戳破读者的历史盲点，让读者轻松读史，迅速成为历史达人！作者简介：忆江南，原名张恒涛，著名历史畅销书作家，擅长以轻松幽默的笔调，普及推广历史知识。着有《历史老师没教过的历史》（1—4册）、《语文老师没教过的三国》《语文老师没讲到的水浒》《语文老师没教过的西游》《语文老师没讲到的红楼》。"

忆江南 (Author), 天音神韵工作室 (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Mencio: Un Santo para la Eternidad

"Mencio un Santo para la Eternidad: Confucio y Mencio son dos de los mayores sabios de la historia de China. En los dos mil años que han pasado desde la época de Mencio, sus ideas y pensamientos siguen teniendo una gran influencia en la gente china. Incluso hoy en día se oye a menudo a la gente citar a este gran sabio."

Xu Yuanxiang, Zhang Bing (Author), Arturo Reyes (Narrator)

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Asia Audiobooks in History