The Rise and Fall of Alexandria
Birthplace of the Modern World
Published on 30. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-14-311251-8 (ISBN)
Description
Compulsively readable and sparkling with fresh insights, this is the astonishing story of the ancient city that invented the modern world. Map.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-311251-8 (9780143112518)
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Justin Pollard, a freelance writer and producer specializing in historical documentaries, has written for PBS and A&E. He is currently providing script and historical consultancy for Sam Mendes's upcoming feature film, Tom Fool.
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.