"He Who Has Not Climbed the Great Wall Is Not a Real Man"~Chinese saying
"He Who Has Not Climbed the Great Wall Is Not a Real Man"~Chinese saying
The Great Wall of China was
great in more than merely its size. From its 7th century beginnings as
several small walls protecting northern cities, the Great Wall of China
has been a powerful symbol of the Chinese people.
Contruction of the Great Wall
began in 221BC under the Emperor, Qin Shi Huang to defend his empire. Qin
Shi Huang was not worried about the people however; he was concerned about
his personal safety. Qin Shi Huang strongly opposed Confucian beliefs.
He burned all offensive books and sentenced thousands of intellectuals
to labour on the Great Wall.
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