Xi'an, Shaanxi and The Terracotta Army (Second Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides) [Paperback]

Paul Mooney (Author)

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Series: Odyssey Illustrated Guides | Publication Date: May 19, 2009

Situated in the distinctive landscape of northern China, Xi'an is among the great historic centers of the world—it is China's Luxor. This comprehensive guidebook leads the reader on a journey through the glorious ancient history of this urban center—from the early stirrings of Neolithic culture at nearby sites like Banpo, through Xi'an's rise to imperial capital in the Qin, Han, and Tang (among other) periods, to its vital modern role as an administrative center and investment portal to China's vast northwest frontier.

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Paul Mooney has 28 years' experience studying and working as a journalist in Asia. He moved to Beijing in 1994, beginning a career of reporting from around the country for leading publications such as Newsweek, Asiaweek and the South China Morning Post. He lives in Beijing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Airphoto International Ltd.; Second Edition edition (May 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9622178006
• ISBN-13: 978-9622178007
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #898,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It doesn't recommend too many places to visit, but only gives a lot of history. This made researching 'what and where' to visit harder and we had to rely to online sources. We wanted a book which would highlight current sites to visit along with its history.