The Terracotta Army of the First Emperor of China (Genius of China Close-Up Guides)

In 1974, near Xi'an in central China, villagers chanced upon what has become one of the world's most astonishing archaeological finds--an 8,000-man army in battle-ready formation, each warrior a life-size figure in pottery made over 2,200 years ago.

The incredible army comes to life in photographs, diagrams and lucid text. Who commissioned this massive military tableau? What was its purpose? How many people worked on it and for how long? The answers are all here in this book―the amazing story behind one of the Wonders of the World. Full-color photographs and illustrations throughout

William Lindesay lived in Xi'an for four years, during which time he visited the mausoleum of Qin Shihuangdi on 15 occasions. His previous books include Alone on the Great Wall, The Terracotta Army of the First Emperor of China, and The Great Wall. He currently lives in Beijing.

Guo Baofu is director of the Preservation and Conservation Department, Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuangdi. Guo studied archaeology at Beijing University.