Ancient China /
Cotterell, Arthur.
Ancient China / At head of title : Eyewitness. Eyewitness Ancient China. written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills and Geoff Brightling. - Rev. ed. - 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. - DK eyewitness books. . - DK eyewitness books. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 68) and index.
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.
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
0756613825 9780756613822 0756613914 9780756613914
2005283785
China--Civilization--Juvenile literature.
DS721 / .C825 2005
Ancient China / At head of title : Eyewitness. Eyewitness Ancient China. written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills and Geoff Brightling. - Rev. ed. - 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. - DK eyewitness books. . - DK eyewitness books. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 68) and index.
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.
Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
0756613825 9780756613822 0756613914 9780756613914
2005283785
China--Civilization--Juvenile literature.
DS721 / .C825 2005
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