We live in ancient China. Encyclopedia for children. 2nd ed., corrected and supplemented

Made in China” – this is how it is written on a lot of things that surround us: smartphones, clothes, toys. But how much do we really know about this country? China is not only the most populous state in the world, but also the heir to one of the great civilizations of antiquity - the only one whose history continues to this day. When did the first empire in China arise and why did it fall? Who built the Great Wall of China? What is the tomb of Qin Shi Huang hiding? What was the Martial Emperor afraid of? All this and much more you will learn from this book. The history of China, full of great discoveries, peaceful labors and bloody battles, will come to life in your hands.