Ancient City Walls in China: A Heritage Rediscovered

by Markus Hattstein

In numerous civilizations throughout world history city walls were an indispensable part of every city. In China they can be traced back to the 21th century BC as fortified symbols of power and manifestation of the Middle Kingdom. In the course of the country's long history several thousand have been erected, varying enormously in form, length, construction technology, functionality and significance. These city walls represent a unique heritage and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3716518530
• ISBN13: 9783716518533
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Benteli Verlags
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.6" x 9.5"