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The Rise and Fall of Alexandria
The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World | Justin Pollard, Howard Reid
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A history of the ancient city documents its period superiority as an archaeological and technological superpower, revealing how atomic theory, geometry, the steam engine, and other developments were initiated there while tracing the city's downfall and ultimate legacy to the modern world. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.
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BeansPage
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Saw this on Facebook and had to share. Aren't these cool?

Nute So cool! Is it in a library or a mall? (edited) 5y
BeansPage @Nute inside the Library 5y
JacqMac Beautiful! 😍 5y
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ju.ca.no Lovely😍 5y
Ruthiella So cool!!!!😍😍😍 5y
Redwritinghood That is awesome! 5y
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CassiM
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"In fact there was a third city....
This city was Alexandria."

Can you imagine?!?!
#history #nonfiction #non-fiction #libraryofalexandria #mostfamouslibrary #libraries

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CassiM
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My other #bookhaul !!!
#history #nonfiction #non-fiction