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.
Autorentext
Clayton, Peter A; Price, Martin
Zusammenfassung
This book examines the industrial monuments of twentieth- century Britain. Each chapter takes a specific theme and examines it in the context of the buildings and structure of the twentieth century. The authors are both leading experts in the field, having written widely on various aspects of the subject. In this new and comprehensive survey they respond to the growing interest in twentieth-century architecture and industrial archaeology. The book is well illustrated with superb and unique illustrations drawn from the archives of the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. It will mark and celebrate the end of the century with a tribute to its remarkable built industrial heritage.
Inhalt
INTRODUCTION: THE SEVEN WONDERS; Chapter 1 1 THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA, Peter A.Clayton; Chapter 2 2 THE HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON, IRVING L.FINKEL; Chapter 3 3 THE STATUE OF ZEUS AT OLYMPIA, Martin J.Price; Chapter 4 4 THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS AT EPHESOS, Bluma L.Trell; Chapter 5 5 THE MAUSOLEUM AT HALICARNASSUS, Geoffrey B.Waywell; Chapter 6 6 THE COLOSSUS OF RHODES, ReynoldHiggins; Chapter 7 7 THE PHAROS AT ALEXANDRIA, Peter A.Clayton; EPILOGUE: SOME FORGOTTEN WONDERS; APPENDIX; SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX;