The rise and fall of Alexandria birthplace of the modern world
Looks at the history of the ancient city, documenting its period superiority as an archaeological and technological superpower, revealing how atomic theory, geometry, the steam engine, and other developments were initiated there.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N..Y :
Penguin Books,
2007.
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| Summary: | Looks at the history of the ancient city, documenting its period superiority as an archaeological and technological superpower, revealing how atomic theory, geometry, the steam engine, and other developments were initiated there. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: Viking, 2006. |
| Physical Description: | xvii, 329 pages : map ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [309]-315) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780143112518 0143112511 |
| Author Notes: | Howard Reid has made award-winning documentaries for National Geographic, the BBC, and Channel 4, including The Story of English . He is the author of five books. |
