A new look at one of the oldest and most resonant mysteries - the greatness and scale in the ancient world have perennial fascination. The mysteries associated with the seven wonders in particular are compelling - riddles waiting to be solved. In-depth exploration of each of the wonders - how they were constructed, what they symbolised. New angle - just why did the ancients want to draw up such a list? Suggests which of them is the greatest of all. Paul Jordan is a well-known author with an excellent track record in this area. Very well illustrated with new unseen drawings and photos.Can you name the seven wonders of the ancient world? Which of the seven are still around today? Which do you think is the greatest of them all? From the Pyramids at Giza to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the seven wonders of the ancient world have posed some of the greatest riddles over the centuries and this book holds the answers. Paul Jordan has written a fascinating book providing not just the cold hard facts, but also the cultural and personal elements behind these monuments to creativity, ingenuity and human spirit.

Though informative and interesting, the book is more than just archeological and physical information, like the dates, mathematics, method and time frame of construction of each of the seven. The author also explores the personalities and cast of characters behind each and he tells us what the monuments symbolized. Also included is a discussion of how and why certain people today link them mystically altogether. To round things out the author explains just who chose this listing of seven and why they thoughtthese were so wonderful. "The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World" is exciting and interesting reading, impressively illustrated with photographs and some new and previously unseen drawings. Paul Jordan's previous books include E.