#32 - Xin 1: Han, Interrupted

All hell breaks loose for Wang Mang's Xin Dynasty when the Yellow River flooding its banks in 11 CE combines with the Xin's own incompetent response, leading to famine, rebellion, and a complete breakdown of the social order and the dynasty itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/ ...  Show more

In the power vacuum left by the defeated Xin Dynasty's collapse, no fewer than six claimants to the long-vacant Throne of Han will vie for power... one backed by the Lülin Rebels, another by the Red Eyebrow Army, another a northern lord with an axe to grind, and a fortune-teller ...  Show more

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive a detailed summary https://3minbooks.substack.com/ In this compelling episode, we delve into the timeless wisdom found in Sun Tzu's renowned masterpiece, "The Art of War". We unpack its strategic depth, exploring how this ancient text ...  Show more

During World War Two, the Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most brutal engagements of the entire conflict, and would go on to be one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare. Over a course of six months, Soviet forces fought to defend their city against the German Ar ...  Show more

🎧 Exclusive Extendened Ad-free Audiobook Summary, PDF & Infographic / 📝 Show notes (Free Book Summary) / PDF & Infographic / 🎧 Full free audiobook / Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” teaches that victory is achieved through strategic planning, understanding both yourself and your ene ...  Show more

In June 1944 Allied armies landed in force in northern France, and the liberation of western Europe began. But, the battle that really sealed Hitler's fate was taking place in the east, as the Red Army prepared an almighty assault against the war-weary Wehrmacht. Speaking to Rob ...  Show more