The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon
Download or Read eBook The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon PDF written by Stephanie Dalley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Stephanie Dalley |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 311 |
Release | : 2013-05-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199662265 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199662266 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon by : Stephanie Dalley
Book excerpt: "Identifies and locates one of the Ancient World wonders -- New description of a very early garden and the technology behind its water supply -- Identifies the early occurrence of the "Water-raising Screw" -- Links Assyrian texts and sculpture to later classical sources and explains legends surrounding the characters of Semiramis and Nebuchadnezzar -- Reassesses specific sculpture in the British Museum." --Publisher.