Alexandria, Real and Imagined

Alexandria, Real and Imagined
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Book Synopsis Alexandria, Real and Imagined by : Anthony Hirst

Download or read book Alexandria, Real and Imagined written by Anthony Hirst and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors to this study examine the impact the Greeks had on Egyptian culture and society in the aftermath of the founding of Alexandria. The consequences of Greek influence were enormous. Trade and commerce flourished and art and science were served by the famous library.


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