The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Justin Pollard, Howard ReidAudience:Young AdultPublish date:2007-11-01Pages:352
Language:EnglishPublisher:Penguin Adult Hc/TrISBN-13:9780143112518ISBN-10:143112511UPC:9780143112518Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Ancient, Civilization, Social HistoryBook Topic:EgyptSize:8.42 x 5.48 x 0.75 inchesWeight:0.7209Product ID:SC6NY1SVDP
The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World
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...
Audience: Young Adult
Language:EnglishPublisher:Penguin Adult Hc/TrISBN-13:9780143112518ISBN-10:143112511UPC:9780143112518Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Ancient, Civilization, Social HistoryBook Topic:EgyptSize:8.42 x 5.48 x 0.75 inchesWeight:0.7209Product ID:SC6NY1SVDP
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.
Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
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