{"title":"Jessica Rawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Jessica Rawson collection, where history enthusiasts and curious readers can delve into the rich tapestry of ancient Chinese civilization. Jessica Rawson is a distinguished scholar in the field of Chinese history, renowned for her profound insight into the cultural and historical landscapes of one of the world's oldest societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eLife and Afterlife in Ancient China\u003c\/em\u003e, takes you on an enthralling journey through time, exploring the beliefs, practices, and artefacts that defined life and the hereafter in ancient China. Jessica Rawson's meticulous research and engaging writing style make complex historical themes accessible and captivating, whether you're a dedicated historian or someone new to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is a treasure trove for anyone passionate about history and military studies, offering a window into the fascinating world of Chinese antiquity. With Jessica Rawson, expect to gain a deeper understanding of how ancient societies shaped our current world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-and-afterlife-in-ancient-china-by-jessica-rawson-9780141994512","title":"Life and Afterlife in Ancient China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn epic new history of Ancient China told through the prism of a dozen extraordinary tombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe three millennia up to the establishment of the first imperial Qin dynasty in 221 BC cemented many of the distinctive elements of Chinese civilisation still in place today. Records of these early achievements, and their diverse and unexpected expressions, often lie not in written history but in the ways people marked the end of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJessica Rawson here explores twelve grand tombs—each from a specific historical moment and place—showing how they reveal wider political, dynastic, and cultural developments, culminating in the lavish ambition of the First Emperor's monument, guarded by his army of terracotta warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the latest archaeological discoveries, \u003cem\u003eLife and Afterlife in Ancient China\u003c\/em\u003e illuminates a constellation of beliefs about life and death very different from our own and provides a remarkable new perspective on one of the oldest civilisations in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46546702827756,"sku":"9780141994512","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141994512.jpg?v=1749844503"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jessica-rawson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}