ABSTRACT

Sets each of the seven wonders in their historical context, bringing together materials from ancient sources and the results of modern excavations to suggest why particular places and objects have been seen as the touchstone for human achievement.

chapter 1|25 pages

THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA

chapter 2|21 pages

THE HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON

chapter 3|19 pages

THE STATUE OF ZEUS AT OLYMPIA

chapter 4|22 pages

THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS AT EPHESOS

chapter 5|24 pages

THE MAUSOLEUM AT HALICARNASSUS

chapter 6|14 pages

THE COLOSSUS OF RHODES

chapter 7|20 pages

THE PHAROS AT ALEXANDRIA