Great Wall Insights
Understanding the geography of China reveals why the Great Wall was constructed. The eastern region, home to 94% of the population, has historically faced threats primarily from the north, prompting early warlords to build defenses against nomadic invaders. The natural barriers to the south and west, along with the ocean to the east, meant that the northern frontier was the most vulnerable, shaping China's defensive strategies for centuries.In this clip
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