Bibliograph

Ancient China, written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills & Geoff Brightling

Type

Label

Ancient China, written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills & Geoff Brightling

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 68) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient China

Oclc number

61493567

Responsibility statement

written by Arthur Cotterell ; photographed by Alan Hills & Geoff Brightling

Series statement

Eyewitness

Summary

Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor

Creator