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 |
| Edition | Rev. ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : DK Pub., 2005. |
| Description | 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Eyewitness ancient China |
| Series | Eyewitness 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 note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 68) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005283785 |
| ISBN | 0756613825 |
| ISBN | 9780756613822 |
| ISBN | 0756613914 (Lib. Bdg.) |
| ISBN | 9780756613914 (Lib. Bdg.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 931 C8278A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |