shaanxi sheng (china)

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe the army of clay soldiers that were created by China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and how twentieth-century farmers uncovered the army, which had been buried for over two thousand years.

Presents the history of the construction and modern discovery of the Terra Cotta Army, a group of full-size figures of warriors and horses buried with the First Emperor of China. Draws on history and personal travel in China to tell the story of how and why the Terra Cotta Army of more than 8,000 figures was created. Includes numerous color photos.

A concise study of the Terra Cotta army of China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, who died in 210 B.C., and the extensive excavation of the region surrounding Qin's burial mound that began in the mid-1970s.

Examines the history and story behind the famous Terra Cotta Army of China's first emperor, Ch'in Shih Huang Ti, and the efforts to preserve and protect it.

Describes the archaeological find of thousands of life-sized terra cotta warrior statues discovered in China, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed in his tomb.

Provides a brief look at the life and reign of Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, and discusses the discovery of a huge army of terra cotta soldiers in 1974, complete with weapons, chariots, and horses, that were created to guard the emperor's tomb.