Multimedia Collection
The Immortal Emperor Shihuangdi
VHS
50 minutes
DS747.9 .S5 I44 1998
It's 221 BC, and the veil of history is lifted to reveal life in the Qin Dynasty, under China's first emperor, Shihuangdi. Noted historians, archaeologists, and other experts extrapolate from discoveries made in the ruler's tomb, as they examine the political, intellectual, philosophical, artistic, and religious structure of Chinese society of the first dynasty. Sophisticated computer animation re-creates both the outer and inner structure of Shihuangdi's tomb, complete with rivers rippling with mercury; decorative period artifacts; food larders; mummified concubines awaiting their master's pleasure; and the now famous 8,000-man terra-cotta army of statues standing guard to protect the dead emperor from his enemies in the afterlife. A BBC Production.
Distributed by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (www.films.com)
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