The Life and Fate of the Ancient Library of Alexandria

The Life and Fate of the Ancient Library of Alexandria
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Total Pages : 258
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Download or read book The Life and Fate of the Ancient Library of Alexandria written by Mostafa El-Abbadi and published by UNESCO. This book was released on 1990 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoroughly researched study on the history of both the Museum and the Alexandria Library, showing the important role they played in the transmission of Greco-roman civilization. The tragic fate of both institutions have long been of great fascination for both writers and readers.


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