The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World - Paperback

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The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World - Paperback

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World - Paperback

by Justin Pollard , Howard Reid
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"A lively history of the legendary ancient city, from creation to destruction." -- Kirkus Reviews

A short history of nearly everything classical. The foundations of the modern world were laid in Alexandria of Egypt at the turn of the first millennium. In this compulsively readable narrative, Justin Pollard and Howard Reid bring one of history's most fascinating and prolific cities to life, creating a treasure trove of our intellectual and cultural origins. Famous for its lighthouse, its library-the greatest in antiquity-and its fertile intellectual and spiritual life--it was here that Christianity and Islam came to prominence as world religions--Alexandria now takes its rightful place alongside Greece and Rome as a titan of the ancient world. Sparkling with fresh insights on science, philosophy, culture, and invention, this is an irresistible, eye- opening delight.
ISBN9780143112518
Author Justin Pollard , Howard Reid
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
GenreHistory
FormatPaperback
PublishedNovember 2007
LanguageENG- English
Pages352
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World - Paperback

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World - Paperback

By Justin Pollard and Howard Reid
About Justin Pollard
Justin Pollard, a freelance writer and producer specializing in historical documentaries, has written for PBS and A&E. He is currently providing script and historical consultancy for Sam Mendes's upcoming feature film, Tom Fool.
About Howard Reid
Howard Reid has made award-winning documentaries for National Geographic, the BBC, and Channel 4, including The Story of English. He is the author of five books.

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