The Library of Alexandria: Centre of Learning in the Ancient World

MacLeod, Roy; MacLeod, Roy

ISBN 10: 1850435944 / ISBN 13: 9781850435945

Published by I.B. Tauris (edition New Pbk. Ed), 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Library of Alexandria: Centre of Learning in the Ancient World
• Publisher: I.B. Tauris (edition New Pbk. Ed)
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850435944
• ISBN 13: 9781850435945
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: New Pbk. Ed.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

The Library of Alexandria was one of the greatest cultural adornments of the late ancient world, containing thousands of scrolls of Greek, Hebrew and Mesopotamian literature and art and artefacts of ancient Egypt. This book demonstrates that Alexandria became - through the contemporary reputation of its library - a point of confluence for Greek, Roman, Jewish and Syrian culture that drew scholars and statesmen from throughout the ancient world. It also explores the histories of Alexander the Great and of Alexandria itself, the greatest city of the ancient world. This new paperback edition offers general readers an accessible introduction to the history of this magnificent yet still mysterious institution from the time of its foundation up to its tragic destruction.

About the Author

Roy MacLeod is Professor of History at the University of Sydney. Educated at Harvard, the LSE and Cambridge, he has taught in England, France, the Netherlands and the US, and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in London.