The Great Wall: The Extraordinary Story of Chinas Wonder of the World
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Author: John Man
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 384
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 countrys tribal past through its war with the Mongols to its present-day status as a resurgent superpower.
Author: John Man
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 384
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 countrys tribal past through its war with the Mongols to its present-day status as a resurgent superpower.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: John Man
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 384
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 countrys tribal past through its war with the Mongols to its present-day status as a resurgent superpower.
Author: John Man
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 384
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 countrys tribal past through its war with the Mongols to its present-day status as a resurgent superpower.
