Table of Contents

1 The first dynasties

2 Around town

3 Emperor's palace

4 Life at home

5 Chinese religions

6 Life after death

7 The Silk Road

8 Defending China

9 Chinese inventions

10 Later dynasties

About the Author

Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook