The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 1st Edition, Paperback by Peter A Clayton  (Author), Martin Price (Author) 
 
Sets each of the seven wonders in their historical context, bringing together materials from ancient sources and the results of modern excavations to suggest why particular places and objects have been seen as the touchstone for human achievement.
 
From the Back Cover
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World sets the record straight, with an attractive account of each Wonder in the context in which it was built. The Authors combine ancient source with the results to modern scholarship and excavations to recreate a vivid picture of the Seven Wonders
 
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