The Seven Wonders of the World

The Seven Wonders of the World: Ancient, Medieval and Modern is a 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 focusing on a different era of the world's history: ancient, medieval, and modern.In the first section, Carrington delves into the seven wonders of the ancient world, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. He provides detailed descriptions of each wonder and discusses their historical and cultural significance.The second section of the book covers the seven wonders of the medieval world, such as the Colosseum in Rome and the Great Wall of China. Carrington explores the architectural and engineering feats behind these wonders and their impact on the societies in which they were built.Finally, in the modern era, Carrington examines the seven wonders of the modern world, including the Panama Canal and the Golden Gate Bridge. He discusses the technological advancements that made these wonders possible and the impact they have had on modern society.Throughout the book, Carrington provides fascinating insights into the history and cultural significance of each wonder, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in world history, architecture, or engineering.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.