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The Terra Cotta Army: China’s First Emperor and the Birth of a Nation (Paperback)

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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.

About the Author


John Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in Asia. His many acclaimed books include bestselling biographies of Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun, as well as The Great Wall and The Terracotta Army. He lives in the United Kingdom.


Product Details
ISBN: 9780306818400
ISBN-10: 030681840X
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Publication Date: August 4th, 2009
Pages: 336
Language: English