The Terracotta Army and Treasures of the First Emprerors of China

The First Emperor of China, Qin Shihuangdi (259-210 BC), unified the warring states within China and formed a powerful empire. He began the construction of what came to be known as the Great Wall, imposed a common monetary and legal system, developed transport, harmonized the system of weights and measures, and strengthened the army which was based on conscription. In many ways, he laid the foundations of modern China. However, China's First Emperor is now probably best known for his...