The Terra Cotta Army: China's First Emperor and the Birth of a Nation
The Terra Cotta Army is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. Over seven thousand life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the mausoleum of the first emperor of Chinaand each figure was individually carved.Weaving together history and a first-hand account of...
show more
The Terra Cotta Army is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. Over seven thousand life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the mausoleum of the first emperor of Chinaand each figure was individually carved.Weaving together history and a first-hand account of his experiences in China, John Man tells the fascinating story of how and why these astonishing figures were created in the third century BC, and how they have become a symbol of China’s history, culture, and society.
show less
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780306818400 (030681840X)
Publish date: August 4th 2009
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Pages no: 336
Edition language: English
Log in with Facebook 
