First Emperor of China, The

Synopsis: Qin Shihuang was the First Emperor of China. He not only gave China its name but is responsible for founding the longest enduring nation state in the world. This programme chronicles the period of Qin Shihuang’s rule, from the grandiose inner circle in the Royal Palace to the fierce battles with the feudal kings. The historical drama re-creates the glory and the terror and includes the first documentary footage of Qin’s life-sized terracotta army constructed almost 2200 years ago for his tomb.Illustrates the nature of ancient Chinese civilisation and its extraordinary achievements.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2006
Year of production: 2006
Subjects: Archaeology; History
Keywords: ancient civilisations; China; archaeological finds

Name: Quantum Leap
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