Great Qin Unification: Qin Bronze Chariots and Horses

Author: Tian Jing
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The discovery of the Qin Terracotta War Chariots and Horses is one of the major archaeological finds of the 20th century, and the chariots and horses are hailed as the "Crown of Bronzes." This book introduces the structural features and main functions of the two large, painted bronze chariots and horses unearthed from the side of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum in 1980. It also interweaves interesting stories about the discovery and excavation of the chariots and horses, as well as the historical connection between the Qin people and chariots and horses. The book aims to comprehensively showcase the value of the Qin bronze chariots and horses from the perspectives of history, technology, and art.