Publisher's Synopsis
""The Seven Wonders Of The World: Ancient, Medieval And Modern"" is a comprehensive book written by Hereward Carrington that explores the history and significance of the seven wonders of the world. The book is divided into three sections, each covering the ancient, medieval, and modern wonders of the world. The ancient wonders include the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. The medieval wonders include the Stonehenge, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Hagia Sophia, the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, the Great Wall of China, and the Taj Mahal. The modern wonders include the Eiffel Tower, the Panama Canal, the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Hoover Dam, the Sydney Opera House, and the Burj Khalifa. The book provides detailed information about each wonder, including its history, architecture, and cultural significance. It also includes stunning photographs and illustrations that bring each wonder to life. ""The Seven Wonders Of The World: Ancient, Medieval And Modern"" is a must-read for anyone interested in history, architecture, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
