China First Dynasty

I have been fortunate enough through my travels to have trans versed the Great Wall of China, which was constructed by Qin Shihuang in order to unify the six states, he ordered General Meng Tian to connect the existing walls and to extend them further as a front line defense against possible invasion, it was an exhilarating experience, the piece of the wall I started to ascend, it was extremely steep with four levels, the configuration of the wall was unusual, in the design of the steps, they were built in a non–uniform format. The steps ranged in various sizes, from approximately 4” to what seemed like 12”, so in turn , it made the climb very uncomfortable, it also showed me that I was defiantly out of shape, but I did eventually make it to the second level, and looking over the mountain terrain, and along the hillside where it was built, I had a rush of adrenaline and realized that the Wall of China, was every bit as exhilarating to me today, as the day it was constructed. This engineering, of the Qin dynasty was truly an amazing feat. I will examine some key elements, while comparing the Qin, and Han dynasties, to The Roman Empire. Both cultures had implemented an impressive, society by introducing engineering wonders, an extensive political system that managed vast amounts of people, and a military to rule over their territories.

The Great Wall of China is one of the largest building projects ever carried out. It stretches about 1,500 miles from Bo Hai off the Yellow Sea in the East to the Gansu province in the West. It is so large it can be seen from space. A majority of the wall was built between 500-3000 years ago. It is believed to be the largest graveyard in history because bones of the workers that died during construction were utilized along with the material to build the wall. “The wall served to mark the boundary between the agricultural civilization of China and the civilization of the nomadic tribes of the north and northwest”

The great wall of China was a great build, but was a costly build. Many died in the building of this wall. It also took over twenty-two centuries to build, and affected China’s way of life.Building this wall was not the worth the deaths or the costs.

The largest project in the world is the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China is the longest wall the in the world. “The "Long Wall" has a long history — more than 2,300 years. It was built in different areas by different states/dynasties to protect different territorial borders. It stretches about 1,500 miles from Bo Hai off the Yellow Sea in the East to the Gansu province in the West and it also took over 10 years to build.” (Kelly). The wall was very long it reached over 4 places. “The wall dates from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and runs for some 5,500 miles east to west from Mount Hu near Dandong, southeastern Liaoning province, to Jiayu Pass west of Jiuquan, northwestern Gansu province” (“Great Wall of China”). It is believed to be the largest graveyard in history because bones of the workers that died during construction were buried along with the material to build the wall. "The wall served to mark the boundary between the agricultural civilization of China and the civilization of the nomadic tribes of the north and northwest" (“Architecture”). The Great Wall of China was very important especially the architecture, why did they build the wall and the battles.

The Great Wall of China stretches about 5,500 miles long crossing deserts, mountains, grasslands, and plateaus. It took more than 2,000 years to build this incredible manmade structure. Many people died to build this wall. It displays the changes between the agricultural and nomadic civilizations. It proves that the superb structure was very important to military defense. It became a national symbol of the Chinese as a security for their country and its people. The Great Wall of China must be preserved at all cost because it is a historical symbol that made it possible for China and other nations across the world to prosper (UNESCO World Heritage Centre: The Great Wall).

Today I am going to be presenting the Great Wall of China and what political and military reasons it was built for. The construction was a feat of great magnitude and reflected the innovations and technological advancements of the Ancient Chinese. The reason I have decided to focus upon the Ancient Chinese is because I find China a very interesting civilisation.

The Great Wall of China, One of the greatest wonders of the world. With a history of more than 2,000 years, some of the great wall sections are now in ruins or disappeared. The great wall was built in the 14th of 17th centuries.It’s often said that the first Emperor of Qin built the great wall.The great wall was built with wisdom, dedication, blood, sweat, and tears.Many workers died and were interred as part of the great wall itself.

     The Great Wall of China is truly one of the greatest architectural achievements in recorded history. The longest structure ever built, it is about 6,700 kilometers (4,163 miles) long and made entirely by hand. This wall is said to be visible from the moon. It crosses Northern China, from the East coast to Central China (Karls, 1). This massive wall is not only one of the ancient wonders of the world, but it also has been the inspiration of many writers and artists. With a history of more than 2,000 years, some of the sections of the Great Wall are now in ruins or even entirely disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world, because of its

The Great Wall of China is known as the largest construction project to be put in effect in all of world history. The wall, also known in China as "long wall of 10,000 li," is a collection of numerous short walls extending along the crest of hills on the southern edge of the Mongolian plain. Although it is a common misconception that the Great Wall of China is one long continuous wall, it 's structural inconsistency in no way undermines its greatness. The wall has been built, destructed, rebuilt, and maintained for a massive amount of time dating back to the fifth century BC and has been worked upon through the 16th century AD. The wall is regarded as the world 's largest human-made structure and stretches approximately 6,400 kilometers, or 4,000 miles. It also holds the record for largest human-structure ever made in terms of surface area and mass. The history of China and its ruling dynasties was quite sporadic, resulting in an amazing tale to be told for the coming about of China 's most famous, interesting landmark.

Viewing the Shanhaiguan Pass section of the Great Wall gives visitors a chance to understand the military power of ancient China. There are several tourist spots in this area such as the First Pass under Heavens. Because this was a defensive section of the Great Wall, builders constructed it with a stone base and a brick wall. Even today, this area is very strong. The nearby Great Wall Museum, which has a display of the history of the pass as well as military relics, is available for those desiring more information on the area.

From the clear point of sight, the wall looks like a very long winding dragon. Its stretch of about 4000 miles from the east to the west. The very construction of the wall is so vast that it gets into the league of the largest building projects in human history. In fact, in recognition of the architectural endeavours and the historical significance of the wall, United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) put the wall its record as one of the World Heritage List, Jing, (2015). Amazingly, this great wall was not constructed one. It continues to be built and developed further even though the process of building the wall dates back to the 7th Century.

The Great Wall of China is a beautiful, very well known, landmark. The great wall was built by the Qin, Ming, and Han dynasties, and took hundreds of years to construct. The wall was built to to provide security, intimidate/ impress visitors, and enhance the glory of china. Without the wall, China wouldn't be nearly the same nor as influential as it is in today's world.

Arthur Waldron reveals that the Great Wall is one of modern China's national symbols. It is a legend in the eyes of the West of its majesty and mystery, therefore many myths have developed around it. Myths originated evidence comes from Chinese ancients or folktale traditions by mouth, Chinese written tradition, and mainly by Western misconception and imagination of the Wall. Those myths have grown up and now obscured the historical. For example, there are still many who believe the Great Wall is the only man-made structure on Earth which can be seen from the space, or the Legend of Meng Jiangnu, or it is one Wall continuous which is chang-cheng, long wall. These myths are serious that Chinese scholars felt obliged to try to stamp it out. As

The Great Wall of China is great. *budum, tss* Did you know that before the Ming Dynasty, the Great Wall was mainly built from rammed earth, stones, and wood. During the Ming, however, bricks were heavily used in many areas of the wall. While portions north of Beijing and near tourist centers have been preserved and even extensively renovated, in many other locations the Wall is in disrepair. That is very sad. It's still great though!

The world’s longest defensive fortification known to man, The Great wall of China. A lot of people think that it’s a long wall, but it’s a system of many walls built over 2,000 years ago. “There are four major parts of the wall 208 BC (the Qin Dynasty), 1st century BC (the Han Dynasty), 1138 - 1198 (the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period), and 1368-1620 (from Hongwu Emperor until Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty).” The reason why the wall was built because, in the 8th century B.C China’s Seven Kingdoms were at war. During this war 3rd century B.C Qin defeated all rivals and china becomes an empire. After the war Emperor Qin Shi Huang order the construction of a northern wall to help protect his land. “The territory of the Qin Dynasty enlarged greatly, with its north border extending to present east Liaoning Province, Yinshan Mountains and the Great Bend of the Yellow River, the east border to the sea, the west to now Qinhai Province and the