• The Great Wall Explained (English Edition): 100 Questions About the Wall, Answered by Experts
  • The Great Wall Explained (English Edition): 100 Questions About the Wall, Answered by Experts
  • The Great Wall Explained (English Edition): 100 Questions About the Wall, Answered by Experts
  • The Great Wall Explained (English Edition): 100 Questions About the Wall, Answered by Experts
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The Great Wall Explained (English Edition): 100 Questions About the Wall, Answered by Experts

The Great Wall Explained (English Edition): 100 Questions About the Wall, Answered by Experts

How Long Is It Really? Why Does It Look Different Everywhere? Can You See It from Space? — A British Wall Scholar and a Chinese Historian Answer 100 Questions, with Photos, Maps & Diagrams
This is not a travel guide, and it is not a dense history book. It is a book of answers—100 of them—to the questions people actually ask when they see the Great Wall or try to understand it. How long is it really? Why does one section look like packed earth and another like brick and stone? Did soldiers live on it? Can you see it from space? The two authors—a British scholar who has spent decades walking and studying the Wall, and a Chinese historian who knows the documents—combine field knowledge and archival research to answer each one clearly. The book is illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams throughout. If you want a readable, trustworthy explanation of what the Great Wall is and how it worked—rather than a guidebook or an academic monograph—this is it.
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The Great Wall Explained: A Hundred Questions and Answers is the perfect companion for travelers, history enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the legend of China‘s most iconic landmark.

Have you ever wondered what “The Great Wall” really is? Is it a single wall, or many? How was it built in such impossible terrain? And what does the future hold for this UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Written through a unique East-West collaboration between British Great Wall scholar William Lindesay and Chinese historian Wang Xuenong, this book draws on decades of academic research, on-site exploration, and conservation work. -11

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • Clear Answers to Real Questions: Organized in an easy-to-read Q&A format, covering history, architecture, myths, and practical visitor insights.

  • A Dual Perspective: Gain a deeper understanding through both Chinese and Western scholarly viewpoints.

  • Rich Storytelling: Each question reveals a fascinating aspect of the Wall, from its construction secrets to its enduring symbolism.

Whether you are planning a visit, researching Chinese history, or simply fascinated by this ancient marvel, The Great Wall Explained offers a comprehensive and engaging journey to the heart of the Wall. 

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