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The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World AUTH-14725617 Oliver Ames is nothing like"A lively history of the legendary ancient city, from creation to destruction." Kirkus Reviews A short history of nearly everything classical. The foundations of the modern world were laid in Alexandria of Egypt at the turn of the first millennium. In this compulsively readable narrative, Justin Pollard and Howard Reid bring one of history's most fascinating and prolific cities to life, creating a treasure trove of our intellectual and cultural