Man-Made Wonders of the World (DK Wonders of the World)

Man-Made Wonders of the World (DK Wonders of the World)

DK (Author), Dan Cruickshank (Foreword),

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Discover the most incredible man-made wonders, from Stonehenge to Burj Khalifa, with this unparalleled catalog of the most famous and intriguing buildings and monuments created by humans.

Man-Made Wonders of the World features a range of structures from buildings to monuments, statues, and bridges, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam.

It opens with a foreword by Dan Cruickshank and then takes the reader on a continent-by-continent journey, exploring and charting the innovations, ingenuity, and imagination employed by different cultures to create iconic buildings such as the Great Pyramid of Giza. This truly global approach reveals how humans tackled similar challenges, such as keeping the enemy out, in vastly different parts of the world, from the Great Wall of China to the defensive walls of Central American cities. Illustrations explain how the structures were built, while explanations cover the history, architecture, and unique stories behind their construction.

Featuring breathtaking images,
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Publisher : DK (October 8, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 1465482520
ISBN-13 : 978-1465482525
Item Weight : 5.37 pounds
Dimensions : 10.25 x 1.31 x 12.19 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #176,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#29 in Landmarks & Monuments
#69 in History of Engineering & Technology
#121 in History of Technology
Customer Reviews: 4.7
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