Qing Dynasty and the Great Wall
09:49 - 11:08
1m 19s
The narrator describes how the Qing Dynasty of Ancient China was created, and how and why the Chinese built the Great Wall of China during this time period. Then, it is explained how Meng Tian, the general who completed the wall, felt remorse for destroying the land to build the wall.

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