Ancient China
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
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- Full title :Ancient China / written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills & Geoff Brightling.
Summary
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
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- Publication Date:2005.
- Edition:Rev. ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):DK Pub
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2005.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (72 pages) : : color illustrations.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780756667726, 0756667720
- oclc:ocn607553326
- LC Classification:DS721
- Dewey Decimal:931
Table of Contents
World's oldest empire -- Beginning of China -- Teachings of Confucius -- Art of war -- First emperor of China -- In the empire's service -- Land of invention -- Paper, printing and books -- Three ways -- Health and medicine -- Three perfections -- Life in the fields -- Great waterways -- Within the city walls -- At home -- Food and drink -- Dressed for best -- Adornment -- Festivals and games -- Living in harmony -- Gardens of Heaven -- Arts and crafts -- Silk road -- Great ocean voyages -- End of the empire -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
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