This book surveys the history and construction of the Great Wall, including a discussion of the three great eras of building, the Qin, Han and Ming dynasties, and presents a detailed explanation of the functions of various facilities, and the communications, defense,
and drainage systems of the Great Wall. In addition, the descriptions of cultural artifacts such as the tomb murals of the Han Dynasty in Linge'er, the Buddhist Scriptures in six languages in Yuntai, the ancient travel permit and inscribed wooden slips and related legendary tales will certainly arouse the reader's interest.
