Tom Sykes: The Little Book of Ancient China, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Uncover the rich culture and unique history of Ancient China through this pocket-sized book, full of the history of its exceptional culture

Dive into the secrets of one of the oldest continuous civilizations, originating over 3, 000 years ago, and go on a journey through the land that invented the early form of paper, gunpowder, silk production, philosophical foundations and the Great Wall.

Within these pages, you will discover:

• A timeline of the Ancient Chinese civilization, spanning from the Neolithic period to the Song Dynasty
• Profiles of some of the most influential figures, from Confucius to Empress Wu Zetian to Su Shi
• An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Chinese citizen
• A glimpse of the rich art, culture and intellectual life, from calligraphy to the making of ceramics, and the Terracotta army to the Four Great Classical Novels
• The influence of Ancient China on the modern day, from writing systems and architecture to medicine, religious practices and more

Enjoy learning about the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.