Alexandria: City of the western mind
by Vrettos, Theodore
Published by : Free Press, (New York :) Physical details: xvii, 247 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm. ISBN:0743205693 (alk. paper). Year: 2001| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 - 999 | 932 Vre (Browse shelf) | Available | Book Fund | 79065 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-225) and index.
The Birth of the City -- pt. 1.
The Mind of the City -- pt. 2.
The Power of the City -- pt. 3.
The Soul of the City -- pt. 4.
The Death of the City. pt. 5.
pt. 1. The Birth of the City --
pt. 2. The Mind of the City --
pt. 3. The Power of the City --
pt. 4. The Soul of the City --
pt. 5. The Death of the City.
A cultural history of the great city of Alexandria ranges from its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. to the murder of Hypatia in 452 A.D. and examines its role as a center of learning, art, philosophy, and religious theology.
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