The Seven Wonders of the World: Ancient, Medieval and Modern (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428603615)

The Seven Wonders of the World: Ancient, Medieval and Modern by Hereward Carrington is a comprehensive book that explores the most remarkable and awe-inspiring architectural feats and natural wonders from different eras. The book covers the seven wonders of the ancient world, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. In addition to the ancient wonders, the book also covers the seven wonders of the medieval world, such as Stonehenge, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Great Wall of China, the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, the Hagia Sophia, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Taj Mahal. The book also explores the seven wonders of the modern world, including the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, the Panama Canal, the CN Tower, the Channel Tunnel, and the Itaipu Dam. Throughout the book, Carrington provides detailed descriptions of each wonder, including its history, architecture, significance, and impact on society. He also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize each wonder. Overall, The Seven Wonders of the World: Ancient, Medieval and Modern is an informative and fascinating read for anyone interested in history, architecture, and the marvels of the world.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.

Author: Hereward Carrington
ISBN-10: 1428603611
ISBN-13: 9781428603615
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d