Ancient China /
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
DK Pub.,
2005.
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| Edition: | Rev. ed. |
| Series: | Eyewitness books
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Table of 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.