Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Pyramids at Giza Hanging Gardens of Bablyon Temple of Artemis at Ephesus Temple of Zeus at Olympia Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Colossus of Rhodes Pharos of Alexandria Why were these particular examples chosen and when? What were the technical and cultural factors involved? Were they mainly religious choices and what do they tell us about the Roman world? Paul Jordan probes all these questions to provide an informative account of the story behind the seven great wonders of the ancient world.

Paul Jordan joined the Australian Army in 1985. Within 18 months he was promoted to Lance Corporal and in 1988 successfully completed the selection course for the SAS. Paul spent a further eight years with the SAS and after spending six months in Rwanda decided to leave the army and focus on his young family and a civilian career as a security consultant. Paul routinely travels to the world's hot spot providing security management to government officials, corporations and NGOS.

Chapter 1 Introductions; Chapter 2 Colossus; Chapter 3 Lighthouse; Chapter 4 Mausoleum; Chapter 5 God; Chapter 6 Temple; Chapter 7 Gardens; Chapter 8 Tombs; Chapter 9 Aftermaths;