China Civil War

Scions of a once-great southern Chinese family that produced the tutor of the last emperor, Jun and Hong were each other’s best friends until, in their twenties, they were separated at the end of the Chinese Civil War. One became a model Communist, the other a model capitalist. On Taiwan, Jun married a Nationalist general, established a trading company, and emigrated to the United States. On the Communist mainland, Hong built her medical career under a cloud of suspicion about her family and survived two waves of “re-education” before she was acclaimed for her achievements.

Grasp the intense military history and ideological revolution that fractured an empire to shape global geopolitics. Perfect for a focused commute or deep study session, this gripping narrative tracks the brutal struggle for dominance between Nationalists and Communists following the collapse of...

Explore the intense military history and political revolution that destroyed an empire and divided a nation forever. Perfect for a focused commute or an afternoon of deep learning, this gripping narrative captures a violently fracturing society. You will witness the shocking collapse of the Qing...

Bloomsbury presents The Chinese Civil War by Michael Lynch, read by Christopher Ragland. In this updated introduction, Dr Michael Lynch provides a concise overview of the Chinese Civil War, a defining conflict in world history. Between the end of World War II and the dawn of the Cold War, one of...

Explore a gripping military history where a shattered empire sparks a brutal ideological war for the soul of a nation. As the Qing dynasty crumbles, rival factions rise from the ashes, plunging millions into a relentless struggle for absolute supremacy. This intense narrative places you directly...

Bloomsbury presents Putin's Wars by Mark Galeotti, read by David Sibley. THE FINANICAL TIMES – BEST BOOKS OF 2022 'The prolific military chronicler and analyst Mark Galeotti has produced exactly the right book at the right time.' – The Times A history of how Putin and his conflicts have...

This program is read by the author. Taiwan expert Kerry Brown sums up the history of Taiwan and the danger of a Chinese takeover in this succinct and authoritative book. When the bloody Chinese Civil War concluded in 1949, two Chinas were born. Mao’s Communists won and took China’s mainland...

The exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy, R. F. Kuang’s acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect. After saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and...

In this study of amazing breadth, the author draws a vividly detailed picture of the year 1861 both in the US and abroad. The national scene is depicted in light of the larger context of the world community rather than as an isolated set of events. Spanning four countries, the US, England, China...

Uncover the devastating military history of a forgotten civil war that claimed tens of millions in 19th-century China. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative plunges you into the crumbling Qing empire as a radical visionary violently attempts to build a heavenly kingdom. You...

Uncover the gripping geopolitical history of East Asia through the ancient roots and modern conflict of the Taiwan Strait. Perfect for your morning commute, this objective and deeply insightful narrative transforms a tense global standoff into a human story of maritime trade, shifting empires...

A scholar's religious delusions spark a devastating holy war, plunging 19th-century China into a dark military history. Track the meteoric rise of Hong Xiuquan, a failed examination candidate who believed he was the brother of Jesus Christ, as he transforms local grievances into a massive...

Plunge into a harrowing military history of survival and revolution during the epic retreat that birthed modern China. Perfect for an absorbing daily commute, this gripping narrative tracks a desperate army breaking through fierce enemy encirclements in the 1930s. Experience the brutal river...