Ancient China / written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills & Geoff Brightling.

Author/creator Cotterell, Arthur
Other author Hills, Alan, illustrator.
Other author Brightling, Geoff, illustrator.
Format Book
EditionRev. ed.
Publication InfoNew York : DK Pub., 2005.
Description72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Eyewitness ancient China
SeriesEyewitness
DK eyewitness books. ^A689301
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.
Abstract Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 68) and index.
LCCN 2005283785
ISBN0756613825
ISBN9780756613822
ISBN0756613914 (Lib. Bdg.)
ISBN9780756613914 (Lib. Bdg.)

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