Wonders Of The World
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
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A richly illustrated cultural and historical survey, Wonders of the World presents a sweeping examination of humanity's most awe-inspiring architectural and natural marvels, tracing their significance across civilizations and centuries. Drawing on the expertise of four distinguished scholars — a classicist, a medieval historian, a Renaissance specialist, and an architectural critic — the work approaches each wonder not merely as a physical achievement but as a reflection of the values, ambitions, and beliefs of the societies that created them. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, blending rigorous scholarship with vivid, engaging prose that brings ancient and modern monuments alike to life. Each contributor illuminates how the concept of wonder itself has shifted over time, from the canonical Seven Wonders of the ancient world to the grand structures and landscapes that have captured human imagination in more recent eras. The result is a compelling, multidisciplinary celebration of human ingenuity and the enduring desire to build, witness, and be transformed by the extraordinary.
Author: Simon Goldhill, Richard Barber, Theodore K. Rabb And Jonathan Glancey
Format: Hardback
Published: 2006, The Folio Society
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated cultural and historical survey, Wonders of the World presents a sweeping examination of humanity's most awe-inspiring architectural and natural marvels, tracing their significance across civilizations and centuries. Drawing on the expertise of four distinguished scholars — a classicist, a medieval historian, a Renaissance specialist, and an architectural critic — the work approaches each wonder not merely as a physical achievement but as a reflection of the values, ambitions, and beliefs of the societies that created them. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, blending rigorous scholarship with vivid, engaging prose that brings ancient and modern monuments alike to life. Each contributor illuminates how the concept of wonder itself has shifted over time, from the canonical Seven Wonders of the ancient world to the grand structures and landscapes that have captured human imagination in more recent eras. The result is a compelling, multidisciplinary celebration of human ingenuity and the enduring desire to build, witness, and be transformed by the extraordinary.