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Uses the Great Wall of China to tell the story of China itself, looking at the rise and fall of dynasties, aspects of its culture, and its present-day status as a Communist world power.
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Penguin Workshop,
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| Publisher Address: | New York, New York : |
| Publication Dates: | [2015] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
Uses the Great Wall of China to tell the story of China itself, looking at the rise and fall of dynasties, aspects of its culture, and its present-day status as a Communist world power. |
| Item Description: | Includes color foldout map. |
| Carrier Form: | 106 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 20 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
| ISBN: |
9780448483580 0448483580 |
| Index Number: | DS793 |
| CLC: | K928.77 |
| Call Number: | K928.77/D389 |
| Contents: | Where is the Great Wall? -- A reason for walls -- Walls grow bigger -- A ruthless ruler -- The first Great Wall goes up -- Downfall -- Peace along the Wall -- Breaking into China -- The glory years -- Life at the Wall -- Symbol of China -- Timelines. |