Guest from Ancient China

What should an art historian do if they find themselves at a dead end, unable to find answers to the questions that interest them? Call on an expert from antiquity, of course! A stranger brought figurines to the museum where Associate Professor Begemotov works, and they bear a striking resemblance to those made by craftsmen during China's Han dynasty. While Begemotov ponders whether the figurines are genuine, the great historian Sima Qian drops by for a cup of green tea. An extraordinary meeting, isn't it? Together with the scientists, readers will visit the tomb of the formidable Emperor Qin Shi Huang, wander the streets of an ancient Chinese city, peek in on a nobleman's banquet, and join the battle against the warlike Xiongnu.
This book of logic puzzles, brainteasers, mazes, and craft projects was created especially for those who don't want to read thick historical novels or detailed encyclopedias, but would still like to learn the most interesting things about how people lived in the distant past. And also for those who love making things with their own hands, literally learning by playing. Build a kite yourself and learn about its invention at the same time? Easy! Collect figurines from different times and peoples and figure out how they differ? No problem! Help the great poets of antiquity write verses? How easy! History has never been so fun and exciting!

The book is part of the new historical series "Ancient China," published under the general editorship of sinologist Sergey Viktorovich Dmitriev. The illustrations for the activities were created by artist Tatyana Ukleyko.

Publisher Walking Through History
Ancient China Series
ISBN 978-5-906994-21-9
Artist: T. Ukleyko
Number of pages: 24
Format: 24 x 20 x 0.3
Cover type: Softcover
Weight: 130 g
Age restrictions: 12+