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Alexandria: The City That Changed The World
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An Original, Authoritative, And Lively Cultural History Of The First Modern City, From Prehomeric Times To The Present Day.Islam Issas Father Had Always Told Him About Their City'S Magnificence, And As He Looked At The New Library In Alexandria It Finally Hit Home. This Is No Ordinary Library. And Alexandria Is No Ordinary City.Combining Rigorous Research With Myth And Folklore, Alexandria Is An Authoritative History Of A City That Has Shaped Our Modern World. Soon After Being Founded By Alexander The Great, Alexandria Became The Crucible Of Cultural Exchange Between East And West For Millennia And The Undisputed Global Capital Of Knowledge. It Was At The Forefront Of Human Progress, But It Also Witnessed Brutal Natural Disasters, Plagues, Crusades And Violence.Major Empires Fought Over Alexandria, From The Greeks And Romans To The Arabs, Ottomans, French, And British. Key Figures Shaped The City From Its Eponymous Founder To Aristotle, Cleopatra, Saint Mark The Evangelist, Napoleon Bonaparte And Many Others, Each Putting Their Own Stamp On Its Identity And Its Fortunes. And Millions Of People Have Lived In This Bustling Seaport On The Mediterranean. From Its Humble Origins To Its Dizzy Heights And Its Latest Incarnation, Islam Issa Tells Us The Rich And Gripping Story Of A City That Changed The World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Alexandria: The City that Changed the World'? A: The book offers a cultural history of Alexandria, exploring its significance from pre-Homeric times to the present, highlighting its role as a center of cultural exchange and knowledge.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Alexandria: The City that Changed the World' is Islam Issa.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book is set to be published on January 2, 2024.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the history of Alexandria, its cultural significance, and the key figures who shaped its identity throughout the ages.
- Q: Is there a focus on any specific events in Alexandria's history? A: Yes, the book discusses various events including natural disasters, plagues, and the struggles between major empires for control of the city.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other histories of Alexandria? A: This book combines rigorous research with myth and folklore, providing a lively narrative that sets it apart from other histories.
- Q: Where are orders for this book dispatched from? A: Orders are dispatched from a UK warehouse the next working day.