The Seven Wonders of the World were first listed over 2000 years ago but they remain a source of fascination and their influence can still be seen in the cities and monuments of the modern world. This book tells of the combination of legend and fact associated with these wonders; the story of their various images through the ages, and the reality of the objects themselves.
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History and archaeological discoveries blend in a title which examines the ancient world and the images which help modern historians recreate events and history. The making and unmaking of the seven wonders are recounted in a fine archaeological focus upon the hunt for their remains. -- Midwest Book Review
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S John Romer did post graduate studies at the Royal College of Art and spent his early career recording wall reliefs in Ancient Egypt. For the last 25 years he has alternated professional archaeology and conservation with writing books and writing and presenting TV programmes. Co-author Elizabeth Romer has worked with John on most of his books. She too graduated from the RCA and worked as an archaeologist. John and Elizabeth Romer live in South Tuscany. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TITLES by John Romer include Valley of the Kings, Ancient Lives and Great Excavations, Elizabeth Romer has also written a number of cookery books, including The Tuscan Year. John Romer is a graduate of the Royal College of Art. He began work in archaeology on the University of Chicago's epigraphic survey at Thebes in Upper Egypt. For the last 25 years he has alternated professional archaeology and conservation with writing books and TV series, which he also presents to critical acclaim. This is his fourth series. John Romer lives and works around the Mediterranean and in the Middle East. He has a house in Tuscany with his wife, the author Elizabeth Romer, who is responsible for many photographs in this book.
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A good book and better film,
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This review is from: The Seven Wonders of the World: A History of the Modern Imagination (Paperback)
This is one of Mr. Romers better efforts both as a book and as a video. He takes you places where most folks will never be able to go to. He then takes what you think is nothing and shows you how it is really connected physically to the Hellenistic Era. He has opened my eyes to an era that I had not really thought important but I now see the errors of my ways. His choices of music, locations and his train of thought used in the film are outstanding. I just hope that it comes out in DVD soon. All together a mighty effort that pays off handsomely, Mega Kudos to all hands involved!
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Excellent text for the record,
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This review is from: The Seven Wonders of the World: A History of the Modern Imagination (Hardcover)
Very well written and to the point. Sheds new light on the Wonders
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