An Enquiry Into the Destruction of the Ancient Alexandrian Library (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Moulvi Shibli Nomani

9780265578056: An Enquiry Into the Destruction of the Ancient Alexandrian Library (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265578051 ISBN 13: 9780265578056

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book scrutinizes the prevalent yet baseless notion that the ancient Alexandrian Library was destroyed by Arab conquerors in the 7th century. The author delves into historical accounts and scholarly research to uncover the truth behind this enduring myth. Placing this alleged event within a broader context, the book examines the socio-political dynamics of the time and explores the treatment of conquered peoples by the Arabs. It meticulously analyzes the documented evidence, including Arabic and European sources, highlighting inconsistencies and debunking claims made by early Christian writers. The author presents compelling arguments, supported by primary source material, to demonstrate that the library had already been destroyed centuries before the Arab conquest. They further explore the possible motives for fabricating this tale, suggesting it was a means to discredit the Arabs and deflect blame for the library's earlier demise. This book presents a thorough and nuanced examination of the supposed destruction of the Alexandrian Library, revealing the falsehoods and biases that have shaped this enduring misconception. It sheds light on the complexities of historical narratives and challenges readers to question conventional wisdom.

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