The Terracotta Warriors: Exploring the Most Intriguing Puzzle in Chinese History, Paperback - Edward Burman

Exciting investigations in northwest China are set to reveal more of the mysteries of the huge mausoleum of the Qin Emperor, a portion of which was...

A history of the famous Terracotta Army in Xi'an, China, exploring what we now know about it, what we still do not know and the theories that surro...

Reducere. Lintong County, People's Republic of China, March 1974Three farmers are digging a well when suddenly their shovels hit something hard. It is a clay...

Reducere. One of the great themes in the history of Eastern Asia is the transformation of Chinese culture by Buddhism. This process can be traced across near...

Reducere. A new, comprehensive guide to solving acrostic word puzzles, with fifty classic acrostic puzzlesAbout the AuthorSAUL ISLER is the author of three n...

Reducere. A comprehensive guide to solving acrostic word puzzles, with additional information, and another fifty classic acrostic puzzles.

Reducere. An inviting history of China from the days of the ancient Silk Road to the present, this book describes a civilization more open and engaged with t...

DescriptionThrough the sweeping cultural and historical transformations of China, entrepreneur Lan Yan traces her family's history through early 20...

A lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them.Publisher: The Ivy PressAuthor(s): Philip ...

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Journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to as...

Reducere. Anu Garg's many readers await their A Word A Day rations hungrily. Now at last here's a feast for them and other verbivores. Eat up -Barbara Wallra...

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Reducere. This pioneering work traces the history and evolution of the textiles of Myanmar (Burma) made and used by the Burman (Bama) ethnic majority. Writte...

Magnus Carlsen is arguably the strongest player of all time. His dominance is such that every loss comes as a shock. They remind us that even he ha...

After the collapse of the Han dynasty, China divided along a north-south line. Lewis traces the changes that underlay and resulted from this split ...

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Shedding new light on the history of the early Chinese empires, Mark Edward Lewis explores the evolution of ideas about honor and shame. He shows t...

Reducere. Terry Atkinson's study presents a fresh and startling theory about the true origin of one of our most enduring legends - the quest for the Holy Gra...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Rick St JohnA war that defined a generation. A band of paratroopers that defied the odds. A bond that couldn't be broken.In...

Publisher: Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie PublishersAuthor(s): Brian DingleNumber of pages: 350Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 30Cover type...

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Is 96 percent of the universe missing? Was the 1977 signal from outer space a transmission from an alien civilization? This book presents thirteen ...

Ten Lessons in Modern Chinese History tells the story of modern China from the Opium Wars in the mid-nineteenth century to the Xi Jinping era. Usin...

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Reducere. Bullets in The Fire - The Saga of New York RedA sexually liberated young woman, Erma Louise Hill, comes of age during the depression under difficul...

Reducere. In 1787 the Northwest Territory was opened for settlement. It was as exciting a time as one could imagine, and volatile as well. With great anticip...

The words of Unknown Warriors resonate as powerfully today as when first written. The book offers a very personal glimpse into the hidden world of ...

An utterly charming and heartfelt dual-time novel, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Cecelia Ahern.Publisher: Headline Publishing GroupAuthor(s...

Reducere. Chinese Astrology: Exploring the Eastern Zodiac explains our ?natural endowment? or ?inner being? - our personality from the beginning. This 5, 000...

This book brings together studies conducted by researchers in East Asian countries who seek to better understand the impact of China's rise and the...

Reducere. Japan's monastic warriors have fared poorly in comparison to the samurai, both in terms of historical reputation and representations in popular cul...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Lonnie M. LongAuthor: Gary B. BlackburnIn early May 1961, a U.S. military aircraft taxied toward a well-guarded terminal bu...

Reducere. Although China and Japan have had virtually uninterrupted contact going back over many centuries, the lion's share of works addressing both China a...

Reducere. "Understand, therefore, that from the fire to the earth, there are30 places or abidings: one above and beneath another."This is the Angel Nalvage d...

Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian SchonAuthor(s): Jinyi ZhaiNumber of pages: 580Collection: Chinese Perspectives: HistoryPub...

Reducere. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. In 1869, Blyden published The Negro in Ancient History...

Chinese Shadow Theatre documents and corrects misconceptions about this once-popular art form. Fan Pen Li Chen examines the relationship between hi...