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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson; illustrated edition edition (4 Oct 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0500050961
  • ISBN-13: 978-0500050965
  • Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 20.8 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 276,728 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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How were the ancient wonders of the world built? How many people did it take to build the Great Wall of China and the Sphinx at Giza? This text seeks to answer such questions, examining these spectacular feats of engineering and celebrating the achievements of the builders who worked without the aid of modern technology. Expanding on the theme of the traditional Seven Wonders, the book broadens the scope to incorporate marvels from around the globe, spanning the centuries from the first standing stones of the fifth millennium BC to the Great Temple of the Aztecs in the 16th century AD. The raising of the stones at Stonehenge, the erection of Egyptian obelisks, the building of Roman roads and the laying out of the Nazca Lines on the face of the Peruvian Desert are all described and explained in the light of archaeological research. The text also features factfiles, diagrams, photographs and perspective views.

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4.0 out of 5 stars .....Can't Think Of A Title, 11 Jul 2003
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This book is a great read for those interested in architecture even if your interest is in modern eras. The book is not *very* in depth but it details many important pieces of information about these sites. The collection of structures are all worth their inclusion in the book even though the essays about 6 of the 7 ancient "Wonders of the World" are mostly speculation about how they were built.

An engaging reference book to ancient architecture and an enjoyable read for those seeking greater knowledge but this would not be essential for those who wish to delve deeper into the more intricate details of physical construction.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great combination of easy reading and nice illustrations, 10 Mar 2001
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This book is a perfect choice for anyone who is interested in seeing wonders from all over the world, not just one area. It is practically a whole library of the ancient world on it's own!
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