The Great Wall: The Extraordinary Story of China s Wonder of the World
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| Management number | 231993363 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$3.66 | Model Number | 231993363 | ||
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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 Chinafrom the country's tribal past through its war with the Mongols to its present-day status as a resurgent superpower. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0306818396 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0306818394 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Da Capo Press |
| Dimensions | 5.75 x 1 x 9.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| Publication date | August 4, 2009 |
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