The Terra Cotta Army
Download or Read eBook The Terra Cotta Army PDF written by John Man and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : John Man |
| Publisher | : Da Capo Press |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 2009-03-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786732067 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786732067 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Terra Cotta Army by : John Man
Book excerpt: 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.
