Modern Marvels - The Great Wall of China (History Channel) |  | Artist: Artist Not Provided
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 39130
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 50 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: AAED73124D
ISBN: 0767085272
UPC: 733961731248
EAN: 9780767085274
ASIN: B000BKVL7U
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: December 27, 2005
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Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 12/27/2005
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 Excellent February 13, 2007
James Dopson (APO, AE United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent, There is so munch info on this DVD about China grate Wall how it got its name and how the wall's first came about being belt you can watch it over and over again and still learn something new. Two thumbs up. If don't have it this DVD the Grate Wall of China thin I recommend you show have add it to your DVD collection
Cheers U all
James
The Wall February 3, 2008
maiden pa. (bedford, pa United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is just great to watch and the only thing more amazing is the man's tomb who built it. This can be seen from space. What an awesome accomplishment, Truly a wonder of the world. Don't forget to also buy Engineering Empires:China which also covers an entire history of China. This is an awesome country with a great history.
Very Informative! July 3, 2008
Loyd E. Eskildson (Phoenix, AZ.)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Great Wall of China is known as the longest construction project on earth, though neither its total length nor route are known. This is because the wall is actually a series of walls, built and rebuilt over 2,000 years. Originally the wall was built in B.C. between the various states of China, and then in 210 B.C. rebuilt to keep out the barbarians from the North. (The original rebuilder was also responsible for the terra cotta army recently found buried near where he supposedly is buried.)
Folklore has it that most of the original workers were conscripts, prisoners, and defeated armies, and that 70% of the one million workers died (starvation, etc.) during construction. Thus, it became known "the longest cemetery in the world," and was seen by the Chinese as a symbol of oppression, rather than an item of pride.
Regardless, the wall never was successful as a defensive measure, and the Tatars under Genghis Khan in 1210 A.D. overran China and rule it for about a century until driven out. Centuries later the Manchurians did likewise - largely let in by those sent as caretakers for the wall who had become their trading partners.
Chairman Mao ordered considerable amounts torn down as part of his repudiation of China's warlord past. The "good news" is that Western visitors post-Nixon soon convinced the Chinese that the wall was something to admire, and reconstruction has again been undertaken.
Bottom Line: "The Great Wall of China" provides good backround on the wall, as well as a number of photos of its current appearance as well as areas of extensive deterioration.
Learn About the Real Wall September 29, 2008
C. Biddle (Richland, WA United States)
This DVD revealed what the Great Wall of China was all about. Why it was built and who used it. Because I had never seen the Great Wall, I had some misconceptions about it, as many others do. Get the true story in an intresting way. Great pictures too.
 Informative October 9, 2008
Carmen Leer (Boise, Idaho, USA)
My husband and I viewed this video with our grandson. He was interested in the content which was both informative and entertaining. The historical facts about the wall were enhanced with information about the culture of the Chinese over the span of years when the wall was built.
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