The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Edgar J. Banks

	The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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’u t —	art of classical antiquity. First compiled in the second century BC, it served as a	s
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	Cover image: 7 Wonders Of The World by Maarten van Heemskerck (16th century).
	Cover designed by Avail le. This design is in the public domain.