Qin Shihuang: Terracotta Warriors And Horses

Qin Shihuang: Terracotta Warriors And Horses

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

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.

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Description

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.