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Full title ? The Great Wall: The Extraordinary Story of China's Wonder of the World Author ? John Man Format ? Hardcover ISBN ? 9780306817670 Condition ? Acceptable Defects ? This an ex-library book with the usual markings. It is otherwise in very good condition. Notes ? Ex-Library Book Contents ? In this riveting account, John Man travels the entire length of the Great Wall and across two millennia to uncover the truth behind the legends. He explores the largest, most familiar sections as well as the remotest outposts. He is the first writer to describe two unknown walls in Mongolia. Along the way, he finds his way into the remarkable and complex history of China, taking us from the country's first brutal unification, through wars with the Mongols, and right up to the modern day. - from the inside flap Book Condition Guidelines We try to make sure that you know what your book will look like when it arrives. We describe any imperfections that we see, but don?t generally report small defects or closely examine every page. You can contact us if there is something specific that you would like to know about the book. Shipping We ship all our books with care. We know that shipping can be rough on a book, so we carefully wrap all our books. We always ship within 2 business days, and we will frequently ship your book the same day you purchase it. For our international customers, we can ship to you using Global Shipping. Please contact us if you have any questions and thanks for looking! Why shop with us? · Accurate book descriptions ? Our pictures are of the actual book you will receive. We diligently try to describe the book?s imperfections. · Quality shipping ? We package our books carefully so that they will survive their journey. · Competitive prices ? We sell our books for the going rate. We don?t gouge the prices. · Customer service ? We generally respond to any questions within 24 hours and we work with our customers to provide an excellent experience.