It is amazing to see that the Great Wall of China served many different purposes throughout its history: it shielded China’s territories; it pushed back invading forces; it united the people; it helped expand territory; it improved the economy; it serves as a symbol of power; it is a cultural icon. Historians, however, are trying…
Read moreThe Great Wall of China – Origins
Many historians agree that the Great Wall of China, first completed during the Qin Dynasty, served as a military defense line for China to defend against foreign invasions and that its role as a strategic landmark soon evolved to becoming China’s most important cultural heritage and a significant part of China’s historiography. Other historians, however,…
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