Man, John
The Terracotta Army
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553819144
- author:
- Man, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Archaeology by period / region
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Terracotta Army: China's First Emperor and the Birth of a Nation by John Man In 210 BC, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, was buried in a vast mausoleum near modern-day Xi'an. Legends of the treasures contained within still tantalize the imagination today. It wasn't until 1974 that local farmers stumbled upon the first of the Terracotta warriors while digging a well for water. Further excavations have revealed the full splendour of the buried army, with over 6,000 life-size figures of warriors and horses individually carved to represent real members of the emperor's army. The story of their creation, the man who ordered them made, and their rediscovery is one of fascination and discovery. The Terracotta Army is a remarkable tale of history, archaeology, and cultural significance, offering insights into the life and legacy of China's first emperor and the birth of a unified nation.
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