Qin Shihuang: Terracotta Warriors And Horses
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
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Few archaeological discoveries have stunned the modern world quite like the silent, clay army buried beneath the plains of Shaanxi, China — thousands of life-sized terracotta soldiers, generals, and horses standing eternal guard over the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang. Qin Shihuang: Terracotta Warriors and Horses presents a richly illustrated and meticulously researched chronicle of this extraordinary find, guiding the reader through the grandeur of the Qin Dynasty (221–210 BCE), the emperor's monumental vision for the afterlife, and the painstaking archaeological excavations that brought this underground empire back to light. Beyond its role as a visual showcase, this volume argues powerfully for the cultural and historical significance of the terracotta army as a window into ancient Chinese statecraft, military organisation, and artistic mastery. Each warrior, rendered with astonishing individual detail, stands as testament to the ambition of a ruler who unified China and reshaped the ancient world. Combining stunning photography with authoritative historical commentary, the work illuminates a civilisation at its imperial zenith — and leaves the reader wondering what other secrets still lie buried beneath the Chinese earth.
Author: Edmund Capon
Format: Paperback
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few archaeological discoveries have stunned the modern world quite like the silent, clay army buried beneath the plains of Shaanxi, China — thousands of life-sized terracotta soldiers, generals, and horses standing eternal guard over the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang. Qin Shihuang: Terracotta Warriors and Horses presents a richly illustrated and meticulously researched chronicle of this extraordinary find, guiding the reader through the grandeur of the Qin Dynasty (221–210 BCE), the emperor's monumental vision for the afterlife, and the painstaking archaeological excavations that brought this underground empire back to light. Beyond its role as a visual showcase, this volume argues powerfully for the cultural and historical significance of the terracotta army as a window into ancient Chinese statecraft, military organisation, and artistic mastery. Each warrior, rendered with astonishing individual detail, stands as testament to the ambition of a ruler who unified China and reshaped the ancient world. Combining stunning photography with authoritative historical commentary, the work illuminates a civilisation at its imperial zenith — and leaves the reader wondering what other secrets still lie buried beneath the Chinese earth.