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Chongqing
A History

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Chongqing Nestled in the mist‑shrouded gorges of China’s upper Yangtze, Chongqing has long been a place where geography writes history. In this sweeping account, the city’s story winds from Paleolithic toolmakers and Neolithic farmers to wartime capitals and today’s gleaming megacity, revealing how a remote frontier became one of the nation’s most resilient and influential urban centers.

Each era unfolds through vivid episodes: the rise of the ancient Ba kingdom, medieval trade in tea and salt, the thunder of Mongol conquests, the upheavals of rebellion and invasion, and the astonishing leap from fishing port to industrial powerhouse. Drawing on chronicles, archaeological finds, and personal testimonies, the book traces how Chongqing’s people navigated emperors, warlords, and revolutions while forging a bold, distinctive identity.

More than a catalogue of dates and battles, *Chongqing: A History* invites you to walk its steep streets, hear the river’s roar through the Three Gorges, and feel the city’s tenacious spirit—past and present. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a China scholar, or a curious traveler, this richly layered narrative offers a compelling new lens on the forces that shaped modern China from the mountains outward.

Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Prehistoric Foundations
  • Chapter 2 The Ba Kingdom and Early Zhou Contacts
  • Chapter 3 Qin Unification and the Creation of Ba Commandery
  • Chapter 4 Han Dynasty Administration and the Silk Road Link
  • Chapter 5 Three Kingdoms Era: Shu Han's Frontier
  • Chapter 6 Jin Dynasty and the Migration of Northern Peoples
  • Chapter 7 Southern and Northern Dynasties: Regional Warlordism
  • Chapter 8 Sui Reunification and the Grand Canal's Early Reach
  • Chapter 9 Tang Prosperity: Tea, Salt, and River Trade
  • Chapter 10 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Local Power Struggles
  • Chapter 11 Song Dynasty Innovation: Paper Money and Military Garrisons
  • Chapter 12 Mongol Yuan Rule and the incorporation into the Province of Sichuan
  • Chapter 13 Ming Frontier Defense and the Rise of Local Gentry
  • Chapter 14 Qing Consolidation: Taxation, Rebellion, and the White Lotus
  • Chapter 15 The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's Impact on Chongqing
  • Chapter 16 Self‑Strengthening Movements and Early Modern Industry
  • Chapter 17 The 1911 Revolution and the Establishment of Sichuan Province
  • Chapter 18 Warlord Era: Liu Xiang and the Sichuan Army
  • Chapter 19 Japanese Invasion and the Battle of Chengdu‑Chongqing Corridor
  • Chapter 20 Wartime Capital: Chongqing as the Provisional Government Seat (1937‑1946)
  • Chapter 21 Post‑War Reconstruction and the Chinese Civil War
  • Chapter 22 Founding of the People's Republic and the Early Land Reform
  • Chapter 23 The Great Leap Forward and the Sichuan‑Chongqing Industrial Push
  • Chapter 24 Cultural Revolution Upheavals in the Mountain City
  • Chapter 25 Reform and Opening‑Up: From Municipality to Megacity (1978‑Present)
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Author:

Emma Harrison

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Nonfiction

Date Published:

June 21, 2026

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