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<p><P><i>The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Colossus of Rhodes. The Great Pyra-mid at Giza. For centuries these names have inspired wonder and mystery. They are but three of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Most of these masterpieces of human achievement have long since crumbled into dust. But their legacy survives, and these triumphs of human vision, architecture, and creativity have become the stuff of legends.</i><P>In the <i>Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,</i> Lynn Curlee ponders the questions that have fascinated researchers and archaeologists for decades&#58; What purpose did these structures have for the societies that built them? How did they achieve the means necessary to construct such intricate and innovative temples and statues? Mr. Curlee investigates and illustrates how these Seven Wonders must have appeared at their peak.<P>With extraordinary paintings and a moving narrative, Mr. Curlee tells the story of some of man s greatest feats and explores the timeless desire of cultures to leave a permanent mark on the Earth.<br></p><h3>Publishers Weekly</h3><p>Curlee (Liberty; Rushmore; Brooklyn Bridge) broadens his scope from famous American monuments to global

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Author

Curlee, Lynn

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780689831829

Category

history

Subjects

Art, Fiction, Literary Fiction

Rating

3.67 / 5 (60 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14