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

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The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern Mind
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The astonishing story of the ancient city that invented the modern world

Founded by Alexander the Great and built by Greek pharaohs, the city of Alexandria at its height dwarfed both Athens and Rome. It was the marvel of its age-legendary for its vast palaces, safe harbors, and magnificent lighthouse. But it was most famous for the astonishing intellectual fluorescence it fostered and the library it produced. If the European Renaissance was the "rebirth" of Western culture, then Alexandria, Egypt, was its birthplace.
It was here mankind first discovered that the earth was not flat, originated atomic theory, invented geometry, systematized grammar, translated the Old Testament into Greek, built the steam engine, and passed their discoveries on to future generations via the written word. Julius Caesar, Anthony and Cleopatra, Jewish scholars, Greek philosophers, and devout early Christians all play a part in the rise and fall of the city that stood "at the conjunction of the whole world." Compulsively readable and sparkling with fresh insights into science, philosophy, culture, and invention, this is an irresistible, eye-opening delight.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Viking Adult
Manufacturer Viking Adult
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2006-10-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780670037971

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Viking Adult
Manufacturer	Viking Adult
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2006-10-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780670037971

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

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