THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS - By Jane Portal - The terracotta army of Qin Shihuangdi, the First Emperor of China (r.221-210 BC), is one of the most spectacular finds in world archaeology.  It was discovered by chance in 1974 – a garrison in battle-ready formation, spread across a number of pits.  Here were life-sized warriors made over two thousand years ago from fired clay: cavalry, archers and infantry; lowly foot soldiers and high-ranking officers; figures of varying ages, with different hairstyles and facial expressions and seemingly representing many ethnic groups in China.  This little book provides a perfect introduction to what has often been described as the eighth Wonder of the World.

Contains 52 illustrations