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The rise and fall of Alexandria : birthplace of the modern mind / Justin Pollard and Howard Reid

This history explores the intellectual and cultural impact of ancient Alexandria, from its legendary library and lighthouse to its role in the development of science, philosophy, and major world religions.

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