History of the Great Wall of China

Author: Jing Ai
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is one of the "Special History Series." Based on summarizing previous research and combining the author's own field archaeological investigations in the desert, as well as on-site examinations of the Great Wall ruins and historical document studies, the book provides detailed research on the construction timelines, routes, and architectural structures of the Great Wall in various dynasties in China. It also refutes different viewpoints and discusses misconceptions about the Great Wall, its origins, and research and conservation efforts in the preface and conclusion. The book cites extensive historical records and thoroughly integrates field investigations with documentary materials, offering many insightful perspectives that comprehensively reconstruct the history of the Great Wall's construction.