Qin Shihuang: Terracotta Warriors And Horses
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Edmund Capon
Binding: Paperback
Published: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This authoritative volume presents a comprehensive account of Qin Shihuang, China's first emperor, and the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army that guards his mausoleum. It chronicles the historical context of his reign, detailing the monumental undertaking of creating the vast subterranean necropolis and its thousands of life-sized clay figures. The text uncovers the artistic and archaeological significance of these ancient wonders, illustrating the intricate craftsmanship and cultural beliefs of the Qin Dynasty. Readers gain profound insights into the emperor's vision for immortality and the enduring legacy of one of history's most powerful rulers.
Author: Edmund Capon
Binding: Paperback
Published: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This authoritative volume presents a comprehensive account of Qin Shihuang, China's first emperor, and the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army that guards his mausoleum. It chronicles the historical context of his reign, detailing the monumental undertaking of creating the vast subterranean necropolis and its thousands of life-sized clay figures. The text uncovers the artistic and archaeological significance of these ancient wonders, illustrating the intricate craftsmanship and cultural beliefs of the Qin Dynasty. Readers gain profound insights into the emperor's vision for immortality and the enduring legacy of one of history's most powerful rulers.