Ancient Chinese Chariots and Horse Equipment

Author: Liu Yonghua
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The carriage and horse were the main land transportation tools in ancient China. For thousands of years, they held a pivotal position in social life, being indispensable tools and equipment for labor production, warfare, or political activities. The quantity and quality of carriages and horses often served as important standards for measuring the level of social development or decline, as well as the strength or weakness of a nation during a particular period. Therefore, studying ancient carriages and horse trappings can provide an in-depth understanding of the progress and development of ancient political-military, scientific, and cultural advancements, and can actively promote the inheritance and promotion of the valuable legacy of Chinese civilization. This book, based on a wealth of unearthed artifacts and accompanied by realistic reconstructions and detailed descriptions, introduces carriages and horse trappings, as well as horse decorations, from the pre-Qin period to the Tang Dynasty and beyond. The content of this book is extremely rich, with a wealth of illustrations and text, making it highly scientific and informative, and serving as a valuable reference for relevant workers.