The Great Wall China Against the World 1000 BC - 2000 AD

A unique historical graphic novel exploring the multifaceted history of the Great Wall of China. This hardcover edition, published by Picador Pan Macmillan in 2006, delves into 3000 years of the Wall's existence, from 1000 BC to 2000 AD. Written by acclaimed historian Julia Lovell, the narrative scrutinizes the modern mythology surrounding the Great Wall, revealing a history far more fragmented and complex than commonly perceived. It is intricately intertwined with the evolution of the Chinese state and its frontier policies, examining the lives of countless individuals who supported, criticized, built, and attacked it. The book presents the Wall not merely as an engineering marvel or tourist attraction, but as a profound symbol of China's self-perception and its relationship with the outside world. This copy is in Very Good condition. Please note that while listed as a Comic, no illustrator is credited for this work in the provided metadata, and no series, issue number, or variant information is available.

• Author: Lovell, Julia
• Publisher: Picador Pan Macmillan
• Year: 2006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• ISBN: 9780330422413