"Great Wall of China" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... Great Wall.—Along the northern provinces of Chih-li, Shan-si, Shen-si and Kan-suh, over 22 deg. of longitude (98 deg. to 120 deg. E.), stretches the Great Wall of China, built to defend the country against foreign aggression. It was begun in the 3rd century B.C., was repaired in the 15th century, and in the 16th century was extended by 300 m. Following the windings the wall is 1500 ...
— Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 - "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" • Various |
