Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs and traditions of its people. Stunning real-life photographs and lifelike models offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life in imperial China, from its earliest beginnings in the Bronze Age to its final days in the early years of the 20th century. See the stunning bronze work of the ancient Chinese, an early irrigation machine, a set of antique acupuncture needles, the beautiful implements used for Chinese calligraphy. Learn why the First Emperor created the terra-cotta army, what kinds of goods were carried along the Silk Route, who invented paper, how a Chinese house was constructed, why tombs were filled with pottery figures, and what a civil servant's job entailed. Discover why emperors were known as Sons of Heaven, what kinds of weapons were used in early battles, why families worshiped their ancestors, how fishermen used bivas to catch fish, and much, much more.



Table of Contents
The world's oldest empire 6
The beginning of China 10
The teachings of Confucius 12
The art of war 14
The first emperor of China 16
In the empire's service 18
A land of invention 22
Paper, printing, and books 24
The Three Ways 26
Health and medicine 28
The three perfections 30
Life in the fields 34
Great waterways 38
Within the city walls 40
At home 42
Food and drink 44
Dressed for best 46
Adornment 48
Festivals and games 50
Living in harmony 52
Gardens of Heaven 54
Arts and crafts 56
The Silk Road 58
Great ocean voyages 60
The end of the empire 62
Did you know? 64
Timeline 66
Find out more 68
Glossary 70
Index 72

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