The Great Wall: The Extraordinary Story of China's Wonder of the World
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- Synopsis
- It is a wonder of the world. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists journey to the Great Wall of China, and a myriad of photographs have made it familiar to millions more. Yet its story remains mysterious and steeped in myth. In this riveting account, John Man travels the entire length of the Great Wall and across two millennia to find the truth behind the legend. Along the way, he delves into the remarkable and complex history of China?from the countryOCOs tribal past through its war with the Mongols to its present-day status as a resurgent superpower.
- Copyright:
- 2008
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 384 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780786731770
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780306817670
- Publisher:
- Perseus
- Date of Addition:
- 06/19/21
- Copyrighted By:
- John Man Maps Copyright
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Travel
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.