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The Great Wall through time, a 2,700-year journey along the world's greatest wall, illustrated by Du Fei

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The Great Wall through time

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illustrated by Du Fei

a 2,700-year journey along the world's greatest wall

"Embark on a time-traveling adventure along the Great Wall of China, spanning 2,700 years and more than 13,000 miles. From the first defensive forts built in the 7th century BCE to modern-day tourist sites, discover the fascinating secrets of one of the world's greatest landmarks and the people who helped build it." --Back cover

The story of the Great Wall, map of the Great Wall -- The first long wall, Nanyang, 656 BCE -- A single barrier, inner Mongolia, 210 BCE -- Siege at Mount Baideng, Pingcheng, 200 BCE -- Military games, inner Mongolia, 99 BCE -- Return of a hero, Kucha, 644 CE -- The barrier in the grasslands, Heilongjiang, 1138 CE -- The Ming Great Wall, Juyong Pass/Gubeikou, 1571 CE -- The "Horse-Tea" Market, Yulin, 1610 CE -- Defending the bridge, Jiumenkou Pass, 1644 CE -- The Battle of Shanghai Pass, Shangaiguan, 1644 CE -- The greatest pass under heaven, Jiayu Pass, 1880 CE -- The Beijing to Paris rally, Huailai, 1907 CE -- The Great Wall today, Yanmen Pass, 2022 CE -- The Great Wall through the ages, time-traveling quiz -- Glossary

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