The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon
Author | : Stephanie Dalley |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 311 |
Release | : 2013-05-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199662265 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199662266 |
Rating | : 4/5 (266 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon 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. 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.