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The Great Wall

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I was a little surprised to find "The Great Wall" was only 32 pages long, but once I read it I was not dissapointed with it's content. "The Great Wall" is a close up guide to the building of China's famous wall -- a building project that spanned nearly 2,000 years. The best part of the book was the photgraphs of the remains of the wall. The actual writing does not go into too much detail about the historical building of the wall; it provides a decent introduction to the various periods of building and the styles of various sections of the wall's design. Overall, this is a good introduction book to the Great Wall of China, with excellent photography.

This is a wonderful book by the leading expert on the Great Wall of China. Insightful, well researched and expertly illustrated with stunning photography, many maps and classical documentation relating to the Chinese wall.

In around 100 pages Mr Lindesay clarifies both the historical dimension as well as the contemporary significance and threats to the Great Wall.

His project documenting recent changes and damage to the wall is enlightening; the great Wall is not only disappearing fast but damaged through restoration for commercial exploitation and modern development. His historic and contemporary documentation is a treasure - as is this fine book.

Published by Oxford University Press it is carefully written, beautifully illustrated and an absolute highlight in the prestigious Images of China series.