TY - BOOK AU - Cotterell,Arthur AU - Hills,Alan AU - Brightling,Geoff TI - Ancient China T2 - DK eyewitness books SN - 0756613825 AV - DS721 .C825 2005 PY - 2005/// CY - New York PB - DK Publishing KW - China KW - Civilization KW - Juvenile literature N1 - 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 N2 - Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor ER -