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Wonders Of Antiquity By Leonard Cottrell
Wonders Of Antiquity By Leonard Cottrell
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1964 Paperback
Vintage
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Very Good
Ancient History
Wonders of Antiquity is a classic popular archaeology book written by British author and journalist Leonard Cottrell, first published in 1959.
The book is uniquely structured into two distinct halves: [
- The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Cottrell profiles the canonical ancient wonders, noting that only one—the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Giza)—still remains standing. He describes the other six lost wonders using historical texts and testimonies from classical writers.
- Cottrell's Seven Personal Wonders: Because six of the original wonders are gone, Cottrell selects seven alternative, still-existing ancient monuments that personally moved or inspired him during his travels.
