Die Terrakottaarmee [Tonarmee] des ersten Kaisers von China. Vom sensationellen Fund bis zur jüngsten Analyse de Xiaocong, Wu and Guo Youmin - 2002

Paperback. Fine. SIGNED stamped on title page

Beijing, China: China Travel and Tourism Press, 2002. First Edtion [stated]. First printing [stated]. Trade paperback. Very good. Signed by previous owner. Signed "Chu" on title page. This copy was Secretary of Energy Steven Chu's and was released by him as he completed his government service.. Youmin, Guo (Photographer). 126, [2] p. Includes: illustrations, diagrams. Most illustrations in color This book tells the story of the Emporer Qin Shi Huang, how the mausoleum of the terracotta soldiers came to be unearthed, and its significance. The pit is described and presented in thorough detail, with 127 pages of color photographs. An excellent study of the pit in terms of craftsmanship and artistic appreciation. From Wikipedia: "Qin Shihuangdi (Wade-Giles: Chin Shih Huang; personal name: Zhao Zheng (Wade-Giles: Chao Cheng) was the king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BC to 221 BC, during the Warring States Period. He became the first emperor of a unified China in 221 BC. He… Leer más

China.: China Tourism Press.. 1996.. Maps, colour illustrations, 137pp, very good paperback copy with French flaps. 29.2 x 21.5cm. Contents include tombs, famous temples, and national treasures. .

China Travel and Tourism Press.. 2001.. Colour photographic illustrations, 126pp, paperback, quarto. .