China Land of Dragons and Emperors: Land of Dragons and Emperors. by Adeline Yen Mah - Tapa blanda

Do you know why the opening time for the Beijing Olympics was set at 8.08 pm on 8 August 2008? Or what are the secrets guarded by the silent terracotta army inside the First Chinese Emperor's tomb?
This book will introduce you to the most famous people and events in China during the last 2200 years. Meet the emperor who loved a woman too much, and the admiral whose fleet was so big it blocked out the sun. Discover the meaning of dragons, and why you should never give a Chinese man a green hat. Be amazed at China's many inventions, from silk, paper, printing and porcelain to crossbows, stirrups, matches, cast iron, steel and gunpowder.
'This accessible work will be an invaluable resource for students and young history buffs' Publishers Weekly

Adeline Yen Mah was born in Tianjin, China, and trained to be a doctor in London. She had a distinguished career in medicine in the USA for many years. In 1997, she published her memoir, Falling Leaves, which was a worldwide best-seller and was translated into eighteen languages. Then she wrote Chinese Cinderella and a novel, Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society, for children. These also become international best-sellers. Adeline is married to the artist Robert A. Mah. They have a son who is a doctor and a daughter who is a writer. They divide their time between Los Angeles, London, Shanghai and Hong Kong.