The Terra Cotta Army|报价￥148.00|图书,进口原版,Non Fiction 人文社科,History 历史,John Man
品牌：John Man
基本信息·出版社：Da Capo Press
·页码：304 页
·出版日期：2008年
·ISBN：0306817446
·条形码：9780306817441
·装帧：平装
·英语：英语
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内容简介The remarkable story of the ancient construction and modern discovery of the great Chinese Terracotta Army--an army of over eight thousand life-size figures of warriors and horses interred with its creator, the first emperor of China--and how it has emerged as a pre-eminent symbol of China's history, culture and society.The Terracotta Army is one of the greatest, and most famous, archaeological discoveries of all time. Over 8,000 life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the mausoleum of the first emperor of China--and each figure is individually carved, perhaps representing real members of the emperor's army. This is the remarkable story of the terracotta army, from its creation in the third century BC to its modern-day rediscovery and its continuing legacy as a pre-eminent symbol of Chinese greatness.The First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, was king of the Chinese state of Qin and the first man to unite China into a single empire. He built the first Great Wall and brought a single written script to the whole country. He was an inspired and ruthless ruler, beset by paranoia and a desire for immortality. To this day, he is considered the founding father of the modern state of China. On his death in 210 BC he was buried in a giant mausoleum near modern-day Xi'an.In 1974, local farmers digging a well for water broke through into the burial mound and found the first of the Terracotta warriors. Further excavations have revealed the full splendor of the buried army. But the majority of the mausoleum is yet to be opened, including the burial chamber itself.Weaving together history and first-hand experience from his travels in China, John Man tells the fascinating story of how and why these astonishing figures were created. In doing so, he gives a vivid account of the first emperor and the events that form the roots of China today.
作者简介John Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in China and Mongolia. He is the author of several history books and travel books, includingAlpha BetaandGenghis Khan. He lives in the United Kingdom.
媒体推荐Joy Hog, 8/18/08
"If the tiny tidbits designed for the ADD crowd on NBC merely wet your palette for more, "The Great Wall" is a good place to start."
"Tucson Citizen," 8/21/08
"A fascinating history."
"The Tucson Citizen," 8/21/08
"A highly readable account."
"Acadiana LifeStyle," September 2008
"[A] fascinating book...If you plan to go [to the traveling exhibit], buy this book first."
American Author's Association website
exciting an accounting of history as it gets!...John Man has a way of making history seem like a novel...Go buy a copy!"
"Sun Lakes Splash"
"A vivid account of the roots that formed the unique culture of China."
编辑推荐Review
Joy Hog, 8/18/08
"If the tiny tidbits designed for the ADD crowd on NBC merely wet your palette for more, "The Great Wall" is a good place to start."
"Tucson Citizen," 8/21/08
"A fascinating history."
"The Tucson Citizen," 8/21/08
"A highly readable account."
"Acadiana LifeStyle," September 2008
"[A] fascinating book...If you plan to go [to the traveling exhibit], buy this book first."
American Author's Association website
exciting an accounting of history as it gets!...John Man has a way of making history seem like a novel...Go buy a copy!"
"Sun Lakes Splash"
"A vivid account of the roots that formed the unique culture of China."
Review
Roanoke Times5/11/0
“If you can’t make it to China anytime soon to see the warriors, do the next best thing: Grab a warm cup of tea, sink into your favorite reading spot and openThe Terra Cotta Armyto the preface. And begin.”
Library Journal, 6/15/08
“Brilliant and utterly readable…Reads much like an adventure story that offers fine access to this highly detailed subject.”
Houston ChronicleChina book roundup
“Provides essential background reading...Man is a genial guide…learned but not dry.”
Toronto Globe and Mail, 7/19/08
“[Man’s] travel journalism evocatively describes the terra cotta warriors as artifacts, and appropriately overwhelms us with their scale…Man’s prose attains precision and genuine awe.”
Charleston Post & Courier
“[Man] uses his skills as a travel writer to set the scene and fill it with vignettes...The folk stories and humorous incidents that salt the text prevent the dust of history from obscuring the glory of the story.”
Roanoke Times, 8/18/08
“[An] engaging foray into Chinese history.”
Joy Hog, 8/18/08
“If the tiny tidbits designed for the ADD crowd on NBC merely wet your palette for more,The Great Wallis a good place to start.”
Tucson Citizen, 8/21/08
“A fascinating history.”
The Tucson Citizen, 8/21/08
“A highly readable account.”
Acadiana LifeStyle, September 2008
“[A] fascinating book…If you plan to go [to the traveling exhibit], buy this book first.”
American Author’s Association website
exciting an accounting of history as it gets!...John Man has a way of making history seem like a novel…Go buy a copy!”
Sun Lakes Splash
“A vivid account of the roots that formed the unique culture of China.”
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