DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient China
Discover the History of Imperial China—from the Great Wall to the Days of the La
DK · Print & ebook · September 5, 2005
A spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people.
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- Who it’s for
- A picture-led journey through imperial China makes artifacts, customs, and long spans of history tangible.
- Themes
- Imperial Chinese history, Chinese customs and traditions, Ancient Chinese crafts and inventions
- Genres
- Asian History for Kids, Ancient History for Kids, Customs & Traditions
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A spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life in imperial China, from its earliest beginnings in the Bronze Age to its final years in the early 20th century. See the stunning bronze work of the ancient Chinese and the beautiful techniques used for Chinese calligraphy.
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Learn why the First Emperor created the Terracotta Army, what kinds of goods were carried along the Silk Route, who invented paper, and much, much more. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.
History in View
A picture-led journey through imperial China makes artifacts, customs, and long spans of history tangible.
Come here for
- Photographs and lifelike models bringing bronze work and calligraphy into view
- Questions linking the Terracotta Army, paper, and Silk Route goods
Expect
- A broad sweep from the Bronze Age to imperial China's final years
- History told through words and images, with customs alongside objects
Where it sits
| Asian History for Kids | 83% |
|---|---|
| Ancient History for Kids | 80% |
| Customs & Traditions | 51% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Asian History for Kids
- Asia for Kids
- Customs & Traditions
- Authors
- Arthur Cotterell
- Publisher
- DK
- Published
- September 5, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Imperial Chinese history · Chinese customs and traditions · Ancient Chinese crafts and inventions
- Reading lane
- Asian History for Kids