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.
year: 2008
call number/section: 931
subjects: qin shi huang, emperor of china, 259-210 b.c, terra-cotta sculpture, chinese, qin-han dynasties, 221 b.c.-220 a.d, excavations (archaeology), shaanxi sheng, china, history, qin dynasty, 221-207 b.c, shaanxi sheng (china), antiquities, kings and rulers, 221 b.c.-960 a.d