A new look at one of the most spectacular finds in the annals of archaeology, this book also considers the historical and archaeological context of the Terracotta Army, as well as the extensive research and excavation carried out since its discovery in 1974 China.
Features the three arts of poetry, calligraphy and painting that are regarded in China as the Triple Excellence, and they are brought together in an anthology of forty Chinese love poems ranging from the earliest known works in the Book of Songs to the work of Chairman Mao and other twentieth century poets.