City Wall's Vicissitudes: A Historical Atlas of Nanjing City Wall

Author: Wei Zhengjin
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: ★Large 16K hardcover, published by the Cultural Relics Publishing House in 2003, 1st edition, 1st printing ★The layout of Nanjing City Wall does not follow ancient conventions; it "follows the ridges of hills and controls the power of rivers and lakes," winding and meandering for 33.676 kilometers, with 13 city gates built. Its scale and grandeur are magnificent, making it the foremost capital city in the world constructed with brick and stone in ancient times ★This illustrated collection combines informational, knowledge-based, literary, and artistic qualities, providing a comprehensive reflection of the history and current state of the Nanjing City Wall. This book organizes scattered historical materials and the post-repair condition of the Nanjing City Wall, showcasing the rich historical and cultural connotations of the wall and its unique cultural charm in today's Nanjing metropolis.