The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Description

The idea of the Seven Wonders of the World is well-known, but how many of us could name all seven of them? And do they even exist? Now available in paperback, Clayton and Price set the record straight with an attractive portrayal of each wonder in the context in which it was built. For the first time, the facts and background are brought together to establish the archaeology and location of each wonder. Materials from ancient sources and the results of modern excavations suggest why particular places and objects have been taken as the touchstone of human achievement.

"The chapters in this book describe the seven wonders of the ancient world - the Great Pyramids at Giza, the Hanging Gardens at Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesos, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharos (Lighthouse) at Alexandria. Their history, location, purpose, building and description are provided along with many illustrations and drawings. The last chapter gives a list of other monuments which could be considered wonders, and tells why the actual seven wonders of the ancient world were chosen. Recommended reading for all interested in history."-"Frankie's Bibliography "The essays on each Wonder are authoritative and readable. If you are interested in the canonical seven, this is the book for you."-"Archaeology, Jan/Feb 2000