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The first emperor of China

by Frances Wood

Kings and rulersBiographyHistoryQin shi huang, emperor of china, 259 b.c-210 b.c.China, history, to 221 b.c.

Unifier or destroyer, law-maker or tyrant? The first Emperor of China has been the subject of debate for over 2000 years. Frances Wood examines the evidence and reveals the true nature of the man who had himself buried with an army of 7000 lifesize terracotta warriors.

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Book data: Open Library