The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World
Pollard, Justin; Reid, Howard
ISBN 10: 0143112511 ISBN 13: 9780143112518
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group, 2007
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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.
Über die Autorinnen und Autoren:
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.
Howard Reid has made award-winning documentaries for National Geographic, the BBC, and Channel 4, includingThe Story of English. He is the author of five books.
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.
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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Titel: The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace ...
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group
Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Fair
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