The Terracotta Army
by Man, John
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0593059298
- ISBN 13
- 9780593059296
- Seller
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About This Item
London: Bantam Press, 2007. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 9 1/2" x 6", xvi, 288 pages, illustrated in colour, 3 maps, bibliography. The Terracotta Army is one of the greatest, and most famous, archaeological discoveries of all time. 8,099 life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of China - each is individually carved, and they are thought to represent real members of the emperor's army. This is the remarkable story of their creation, the man who ordered them made, their rediscovery and their continuing legacy as a pre-eminent symbol of Chinese greatness. Hb, fine in near fine dw. .
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-280) and index.
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- Bookseller
- Trinder's Fine Tools (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007665
- Title
- The Terracotta Army
- Author
- Man, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0593059298
- ISBN 13
- 9780593059296
- Publisher
- Bantam Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2007
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
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