Plus Britain’s history with guns, the history of Istanbul, WWII eastern front and much more!
You might think you don’t know much about the Qin Dynasty. There have been a few fairly powerful and influential imperial houses through China’s past, many with massive cultural legacies that have reached around the world. But if we mention the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors, you likely know what they are. And you can thank the Qin for those. So, how did these incredible constructions come about? That’s what we wanted to dig into this issue.
Uncover the story of the first Chinese Empire in the latest issue of All About History, available now at a newsstand near you and available to order from MagazinesDirect. Here’s a closer look at our ancient China feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 161.
The first chinese empire
We explore the rise of the Qin Dynasty from the ashes of the Warring States Period of ancient China. How did this influential house consolidate its power to unite a nation and form the first imperial lineage? And why did Qin Shi Huang build his Terracotta Army and begin the Great Wall? Find out this issue.
David Olusoga: Way of the gun
Britain today doesn’t have much of a gun culture, but was it always that way? For his new touring history show, David Olusoga is exploring the nation’s connection with the Maxim, ‘Tommy’ and Lee-Enfield guns and the wide-ranging history they reveal. We sat down with him to learn more.
History’s Ultimate Power Couples
Discover eight incredible couples who had a massive influence on the world with the help of TikTok historian Katie Kennedy AKA The History Gossip as she rates and comments of their romances and impact. Which historical couple’s love reigns supreme?
Thunderbirds are 60
He was the originator of Supermarionation and 60 years ago this month his hit show Thunderbirds was first broadcast, but there’s so much more to learn about Gerry Anderson. We dig into his career and the important role that his wife Sylvia Anderson played in this in-depth feature.
War for the East
How did the USSR turn the tide of WWII and begin to force back the Nazis? Military history expert Prit Buttar breaks down the key elements of the Eastern Front campaign, what Soviet soldiers discovered as they pushed west and the way the atrocities they discovered was used to motivate the campaign.
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- Spain remained neutral during WWII having just emerged from their own civil war, but what if dictator Franco had allied with the Axis powers? We find out with expert help.
- What was the behind the artistic flowering of the Dutch Golden Age? Discover this incredible movement and the history behind it.
- Explore our essential guide to the city known variously as Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul and the incredible events it has been witness to.
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