The Seven Wonders of the World

The Seven Wonders of the World are outstanding creations of the Ancient World, the foundation of civilization and modern human culture. Touch the global cultural code and discover: What does time fear? What were the Hanging Gardens hung on? Where did the Olympic Games come from? Why should we forget Herostratus? To whom do we owe the word "mausoleum"? Where did the "colossus on clay feet" stand? What do a car headlight and the seventh wonder of the world have in common? This book is a true encyclopedia on the history of the Ancient World. Captivating as an adventure novel, it will tell about the wonders of the world and introduce the historical background against which they arose.