Qín shǐhuángdì (lit. "first emperor of Qin") is regarded as the first [[emperor of China]], having ended the [[Warring States Period]] by uniting central China under his [[Qin Dynasty|State of Qin]]. He is known for a number of famous accomplishments, including the construction of the [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]], a national road system, and a great tomb for himself guarded by a massive [[Terracotta Army]]. He is also infamous for his tyrannical rule, and in particular policies of [[burning books and burying scholars]]. | Qín shǐhuángdì (lit. "first emperor of Qin") is regarded as the first [[emperor of China]], having ended the [[Warring States Period]] by uniting central China under his [[Qin Dynasty|State of Qin]]. He is known for a number of famous accomplishments, including the construction of the [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]], a national road system, and a great tomb for himself guarded by a massive [[Terracotta Army]]. He is also infamous for his tyrannical rule, and in particular policies of [[burning books and burying scholars]]. |