Het dagelijks leven aan het hof van de Franse Zonnekoning (1638-1715).

Blends mythology and anthropology to trace the history of the warriors with extraordinary skills in combat, climbing, deception, disguise, and camouflage from their first appearance in feudal Japan to the present.

London, one of the world's great cultural, political and financial centres, was founded by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago as one of their remoter outposts. It became the heart of an empire much larger than the Romans could ever have envisaged and ironically its location at what was, in effect, the edge of Europe perversely worked in its favour. Free from the squabbles and conflicts that raged on the continent, London developed its specialities, took advantage of its seafaring skills, exploited the riches of the kingdom's possessions overseas, and became wealthy and adventurous.

Tracing the evolution of civilization from ancient times to the present day, the author of A Peace to End All Peace examines how the changing complexities of society have shaped our concept of history and our vision of the future. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.

The Terracotta Army of Qin Shihuangdi, the First Emperor of China, is one of the most spectacular and best-known finds in world archaeology. It was discovered by surprise in 1974 by peasants digging a well an 8,000-man garrison in battle-ready formation, spread across four pits. Here were life-size warriors made over two thousand years ago from fired clay (originally brightly painted), carrying real weapons: cavalry, archers and infantry; lowly foot soldiers and high-ranking officers; horses and war chariots. But who was this powerful Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who needed an army to guard him in the afterlife? How were the figures made? How could they have been manufactured on such a vast scale? The astonishing facts behind the figures are revealed in this little books fascinating introduction. Individual pieces are then examined in detail to illustrate the amazing nature of the Terracotta Army. Not only are there figures of different ranks and units, but each head is unique: every racial group in China seems to be represented; facial expressions and hairstyles vary; ages and characters are different. Atmospheric photography and extended captions bring the Army to life and make this book a perfect introduction to what has often been described as the eighth Wonder of the World.