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 China--and 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.

Author: John Man
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.60w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780306818400