The Great WallOxford University Press, 2003 - 94 pages "The Great Wall, an accessible and thoroughly researched book, cuts through the myths to capture what the author calls 'the essence of the Great Wall's greatness' the fact that it is the only historical feature to appear on contemporary maps of the world filled with new information, much of it the result of the author's own painstaking research, this volume charts the development of the Wall over many centuries and dynasties, explores who built it and why, and recounts its past and present uses, as well as bringing the reader up to date with the results of recent discoveries, explorations, and conservation efforts."--BOOK JACKET. |
Contents
The Mongols and the Ming Dynasty Great Wall | 27 |
5 | 35 |
Mao Zedong and Modern Attack | 81 |
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References to this book
The Great Wall: The Extraordinary Story of China's Wonder of the World John Man Limited preview - 2008 |