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The First Emperor

- Selections from the Historical Records

About The First Emperor

Sima Qian tells the story of the First Emperor, founder of the Qin dynasty, in whose reign the Great Wall was built and whose tomb was guarded by the famous terracotta warriors excavated in 1974. His account details the ruthless exercise of power but also the creation of an empire that endured until 1911.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199574391
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 208
  • Published:
  • August 26, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 129x196x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 158 g.
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Description of The First Emperor

Sima Qian tells the story of the First Emperor, founder of the Qin dynasty, in whose reign the Great Wall was built and whose tomb was guarded by the famous terracotta warriors excavated in 1974. His account details the ruthless exercise of power but also the creation of an empire that endured until 1911.

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