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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.

ISBN-13: 9780306818400

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Hachette Books

Publication Date: 08-04-2009

Pages: 336

Product Dimensions: 5.70(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

John Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in Asia. His many acclaimed books include bestselling biographies of Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun, as well as The Great Wall and The Terracotta Army. He lives in the United Kingdom.

Table of Contents

List of Maps     vii
A Note on Spelling     ix
Acknowledgements     xi
Picture Acknowledgements     xiii
Preface: An Army of the Past and Present     xv
Origins
Discovery     3
The Grand Historian's Hidden Agenda     16
Warring States, Conflicting Ideas     27
From Prince to King     42
The Making of China     61
A Ruthless Frenzy     72
Beyond the Grave
The World to Come     97
Digging the Tomb     115
Making the Eternal Army     127
Sudden Death     157
Consumed by Fire     179
The Eighth Wonder
Six Thousand Characters in Search of a Role     205
New Marvels in Bronze and Stone     230
On Handling Treasures     247
To Be Revealed     257
Dates and Dynasties     269
Qin and the Terra Cotta Army in Context     271
Bibliography     275
Index     281