Ancient Metropolis of Chinese Culture Starting Point of Silk Road

Xi'an: Xi'an Administration Bureau of Cultural Heritage, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Quarto. 197 (1)pp. Blind-stamped bronze paper-covered boards in original pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated title-page. Fascinating look at the Chinese city of Xi'an. "The endless resources of history and culture, the rich and cultural relics make Xi'an's historical sites typical, outstanding, large-scale, and of high ranks. This provides not only precious and complete data for the scientific study, but also for the study of social and human development." Profusely illustrated with color reproduction of photographs looking at the rich history of the city. Includes a double-page photograph of the Terra Cotta Warriors. Tiny stain on front board, slight rubbing on corners. Head and tail of spine and corners of dj slightly creased. Dj and binding in very good, interior in near fine condition.