The author traveled the entire length of the Great Wall and delved into Chinese history to find the truth behind the legend. The Great Wall: The Extraordinary Story of China's Wonder of the World by Joh Man. The story of the Wall winds through that of the Chinese state, through the lives of the millions of individuals who supported, criticized, built, and attacked it. The Great Wall: China Against the World, 1000 BC - AD 2000 by Julia Lovell. This book offers a comprehensive history that proceeds dynasty by dynasty through its construction debunks myths and includes 160 photos.
The Great Wall: From Beginning to End by William Lindesay and Michael Yamashita, photographs by Michael Yamashita. The author claims China's first emperor "was a keeper of the sacred solar science of the ancients." The Great Wall of China The Terracotta Warriors: The Secret Codes of the Emperor's Army by Maurice Cotterell. Relates the amazing story of the army of the terracotta soldiers that were buried with China's first emperor and not discovered until 1974. The Terracotta Army of the First Emperor of China by William Lindesay and Guo Baofu. Published to accompany museum exhibitions. Examines the period of Chinese history preceding the First Emperor's reign (246-210 BCE) and his establishment of the Qin empire and dynasty in 221 BCE. Illustrated in color with detailed captions.Ĭhina's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy by Liu Yang. This book, produced under the auspices of the Chinese government, provides an overview of one of archaeology's most stunning discoveries. The Qin Terracotta Army: Treasures of Lintong by Zhang Wenli.
What sort of ruler was Qin Shi Huang? Why was his tomb guarded by 7,000 statues? This book explores the emperor's life and times. The Eternal Army: The Terracotta Army of the First Chinese Emperor edited by Roberto Ciarla, photos by Araldo De Luca. The construction and modern discovery of the Terracotta Army and how it became a symbol of China's history, culture and society. The Terra Cotta Army: China's First Emperor and the Birth of a Nation by John Man. More Books About the Emperors of China Terracotta Army Some of the stories in this book come from historical records, and some are based on popular legends, adding highly colored details for a comprehensive look at Qin Shihuang and his world. Tales of Emperor Qin Shihuang compiled by Yuan Yang and Xiao Ding. Intended for the general reader as well as the specialist. Begins with the establishment of the Ch'in empire in 221 BC and ends with the abdication of the last Han emperor in AD 220. 220, edited by Michael Loewe and Denis C. The Cambridge History of China, Volume 1: The Ch'in and Han Empires, 221 B.C.-A.D. Unifier or destroyer, law-maker or tyrant? This book describes the life and times of one of the most important men in Chinese history. In richly illustrated chapters, experts describe the Qin dynasty's rise and military conquest of China, and the first emperor's achievements and legacy.Ĭhina's First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors by Frances Wood. The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army by Jane Portal. He recounts the building of the Great Wall, the "burning of the books," and the construction of the emperor's magnificent tomb. Sima Qian, the most famous Chinese historian, describes the First Emperor's birth and the often brutal events that led to the founding of the Qin dynasty. The First Emperor: Selections From the Historical Records by Sima Qian, translated by Raymond Dawson. Exposes the intrigues and scandals of the first emperor's family - his mother's plot to overthrow him, a revolt led by his stepfather, and the suspicious death of his half-brother - and provides a terrifying glimpse of daily life in a land under absolute rule. The First Emperor of China by Jonathan Clements. Book Categories: Shi Huangdi, Terracotta Army, Great Wall, Children's Books, DVDs, Chinese History, Ancient China Books About the First Emperor and Qin China