The Grand Canal

<jats:p> <jats:italic>The Grand Canal</jats:italic> introduces readers to the history and development of the Grand Canal in China, the world’s longest and oldest manmade waterway stretching over 1,770 kilometres. This book is part of the <jats:italic>Chinese Civilisation</jats:italic> series which seeks to inform, inspire and ignite curiosity about one of the world's oldest civilisations. </jats:p> <jats:p>“Canals, man-made waterways for human survival and development, usually play an important role in transporting troops, grain, passengers, etc. In the history of civilisation, canals were built in many countries … However, China’s Grand Canal is second to none. Running through the north and south of China, it set the world’s greatest record in terms of construction time and length … After more than a thousand years, the Grand Canal, which is still running, has fully demonstrated rich imagination and creativity of Chinese people to the world with its enduring vitality.” - From the Preface</jats:p>