The Great Wall of ChinaThis gorgeous book reveals the up close detail of the hand shaped earthen and stone wall, so large it can be seen from space.A good choice as a gift book, stunning photos of the wall, the native people, and the pottery and artwork of the regions. Beautiful terra cotta hourses and figurines, descriptions of history, and the view of the world towards the Great Wall. Publisher's Description The grandest symbol of Chinese engineering and history, the Great Wall is vividly portrayed in this album of 165 color photographs, many spanning two pages. Paintings, miniature statuary, and other images accompany atmospheric views of the Forbidden City in Beijing, Turkoman horsemen riding much as their ancestors did, and ruins of the various incarnations of the wall, including its original construction in the 3rd century BC by China's first emperor. The large volume also offers excerpts from Chinese literature and a history of China viewed from the Wall. Author: Roland & Sabrina Michaud, photos. Michel Jan, text. Publisher Abbeville Format Hardcover, Illustrated, OVERSIZE ISBN 0789207362 Pages/Publication Date 271/2001 JUST TWO IN STOCK OVERSIZE- heavy, large book requires- Priority Mail BOX- $11. inside USA . Media Mail cost is higher, Global Mail BOX cost is $40.00 for most countries of destination. |