A vast “army” of over 7,000 terracotta statues of soldiers surrounds the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in the Shaanxi province in northwestern China. These vigilant soldiers have been on duty for 2,000 years, but does anyone know what sort of ruler Qin Shi Huang was? Why did his tomb have to be guarded by a mysterious army? Was Qin Shi Huang so power-hungry he sought control even over the spirit world? Why did he feel compelled to defend himself even in the next life? Using the mausoleum structure as a key, the splendidly illustrated book answers many of the questions that have intrigued travelers, archaeologists, and students of Chinese culture since the site was discovered in 1974.
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An up close look at one of the most extensive burial monuments ever discovered—the funeral complex of Qin Shi Huang—and its terracotta soldiers.
Araldo De Luca is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in many compilations, including White Star Publishers’ L is for Labrador; A Dog’s Life; The Eternal Army: The Terracotta Soldiers of the First Emperor; The Treasures of the Pyramids; and Pompeii.
Roberto Ciarla, born in Velletri, Italy, has participated in numerous expeditions in Italy and Asia. Since 1985 he has worked with the Museo Nazionale d’Arte Orientale in Rome as a curator of the East Asian art collections.
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