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a psychological barrier between Chinese civilization and the world, ... and the fall 
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phase of territorial expansion, Ming rulers took a largely defensive stance, and 
their... [DOC] [TLE] Great Wall of China History & Facts - China Mike [PAR] For instance, a Han Dynasty historian wrote that the northern Xiongnu simply had 
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height ranges from 15 to 30 feet (5 to 9 meters), and its width is 15 to 25 feet ... 
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parts... [DOC] [TLE] Great Wall of China | wall, China | Britannica.com [PAR] Aug 11, 2016 ... The greater total length of the Ming wall was announced in 2009. The Great Wall 
of .... With the fall of the Qin dynasty after Shihuangdi's death, however, the wall 
was left largely ungarrisoned and fell into disrepair. ... The Great Wall served not 
only for defense but also to centralize control of trade and travel. [DOC] [TLE] The Great Wall of China [PAR] Jun 25, 1989 ... the globe at the equator with a barrier eight feet ... the late Ming period. Virtually 
.... When the Ch'in dynasty began con- structing ... Neglected after the fall of the 
dy- nasty .... In the 1640s the Great Wall failed in its last major defensive use: 
warding off the Manchus. ... system, which fell into severe disrepair. [DOC] [TLE] History of Ming Dynasty, Rise and Fall of Ming Dynasty [PAR] The Ming Dynasty ruled their empire for almost 300 years, prospered from freer 
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Manchus. .... wars with the Mongols and to reconstruct the Great Wall for defense 
against them. .... In 1644, Li Zicheng's troops were allowed into Beijing when 
someone... [DOC] [TLE] Great Wall of China -- Britannica Academic - Research Tools [PAR] Various northern states built defensive walls in the 7th to 4th centuries bc. ... The 
towers were used as watchtowers and signal towers. ... The wall's use as a 
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the wall fell into disrepair, but in the 20th century it became a major world tourist... [DOC] [TLE] Do You Know... The Facts about the Great Wall of China? - ZBGuide ... [PAR] Jan 11, 2016 ... It's considered the Ming Dynasty's Great Wall. ... people were encouraged to use 
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river forming a barrier. ... The death of the Qin Shi Huang signified the fall of the 
Qin dynasty, so a large portion of the Great Wall fell into disrepair. [DOC] [TLE] China Wall Short History - Top Mag [PAR] Jan 24, 2016 ... Soldiers often used fires or lanterns to send their messages at night. Smoke 
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