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 origins. Famous for its lighthouse, its library-the greatest in antiquity-and its fertile intellectual and spiritual life--it was here that Christianity and Islam came to prominence as world religions--Alexandria now takes its rightful place alongside Greece and Rome as a titan of the ancient world. Sparkling with fresh insights on science, philosophy, culture, and invention, this is an irresistible, eye- opening delight.

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World

History

Pollard, Justin

REID, HOWARD

Ancient Civilizations

Penguin??Books

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Seven Ages Of Britain

World

Hodder&Stoughton

A history of the ancient city documents its period superiority as an archaeological and technological super power, 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.

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern Mind

Europe

Viking Adult

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Alfred the Great

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

MURRAY JOHN PUBLISHE

Alfred is the only English king ever to be called 'Great'. It was not a title given by political supporters, not the sycophantic gift of an official biographer, nor a self-styled title. It was the gift of history. Justin Pollard's enthralling, authoritative account befits Alfred - a soldier, a scholar and statesman like no other in English history. 
 His rule spanned troubled times. His shores were under constant threat from Viking marauders and he faced turmoil at home. Soon after he began his rule a conspiracy erupted and he was hounded out of his kingdom into solitary exile in forests and fens. But his ambition was not felled by adversity. Alone in this damp, dangerous, half-world of bogs and quicksand Alfred looked within and found the motivation to create a new type of nation. 
 Drawing on the latest historical, textual and archaeological research Justin Pollard radically reassesses the key moments in Alfred's life. He offers a new interpretation of what caused this most remarkable king to begin the formation of England and how it coloured the subsequent history of the Western World down to the present day.

Historical

John Murray

Founded by Alexander the Great and built by self-styled Greek pharaohs, the city of Alexandria at its height dwarfed both Athens and Rome. It was the marvel of its age, legendary for its vast palaces, safe harbors, and magnificent lighthouse. But it was most famous for the astonishing intellectual efflorescence it fostered and the library it produced. If the European Renaissance was the "rebirth" of Western culture, then Alexandria, Egypt, was its birthplace.It was here mankind first discovered that the earth was not flat, originated atomic theory, invented geometry, systematized grammar, translated the Old Testament into Greek, built the steam engine, and passed their discoveries on to future generations via the written word. Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Cleopatra, Jewish scholars, Greek philosophers, and devout early Christians all play a part in the rise and fall of the city that stood "at the conjunction of the whole world." Compulsively readable and sparkling with fresh insights into science, philosophy, culture, and invention, this is an irresistible, eye-opening delight.

Americas

Tantor Audio

THE FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S 50 MOST INCREDIBLE ARCHEOLOGICAL FINDS Includes Tutankhamun's tomb, Angkor Wat, Petra, Pompeii, Tenochtitlán, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the lost city of Troy, and many more

The Story of Archeology: An Illustrated History of 50 Great Discoveries (Metro Books Edition)

n/a (2011)

OverviewA MAGNIFICENT, FULL-COLOR SURVEY OF THE 40 MOST EXTRAORDINARY SIGHTS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD Includes the Parthenon, the Great Wall of China, the lost city of Petra, the Colosseum, the Hagia Sophia, the Pyramid at Teotihuacán, Stonehenge, and many more. Recreates legendary lost wonders such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statues of Zeus at Olympia, the Colossus, and the Library at Alexandria. Lavishly illustrated with over 120 photographs, illustrations, and maps. Explain in detail each incredible fear of ancient architecture and construction. From classical Greece to pre-Aztec Mexico, journey through the wonders of antiquity.

Wonders of the Ancient World (Metro Books Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Archaeology

Sterling

MGM's hit show Vikings on the History Channel has drawn millions of viewers into the fascinating and bloody world of legendary Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok, who led Viking warriors to the British Isles and France. Covering the first three seasons of the series, this official companion book delves into the real history as well as the behind-the-scenes stories. Viking historian Justin Pollard explains shipbuilding and navigation, Norse culture and religion, and the first encounters between Viking warriors and the kings of England and France. Interviews with cast and crew reveal the process of dramatizing this gripping story, from reviving the Old Norse language to choreographing battle scenes and building ancient temples for human sacrifice. This spectacular package is a must for fans of the show and history buffs alike. VIKINGS © 2015 TM Prods Ltd/T5 Vikings Prods Inc. VIKINGS™ TM Prods Ltd.

The World of Vikings

Humor & Entertainment

Television

Chronicle Books+

Founded by Alexander the Great and built by self-styled Greek pharaohs, the city of Alexandria at its height dwarfed both Athens and Rome. It was the marvel of its age, legendary for its vast palaces, safe harbors, and magnificent lighthouse. But it was most famous for the astonishing intellectual efflorescence it fostered and the library it produced. If the European Renaissance was the rebirth of Western culture, then Alexandria, Egypt, was its birthplace. It was here mankind first discovered that the earth was not flat, originated atomic theory, invented geometry, systematized grammar, translated the Old Testament into Greek, built the steam engine, and passed their discoveries on to future generations via the written word. Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Cleopatra, Jewish scholars, Greek philosophers, and devout early Christians all play a part in the rise and fall of the city that stood at the conjunction of the whole world. Compulsively readable and sparkling with fresh insights into science, philosophy, culture, and invention, this is an irresistible, eye-opening delight.

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Library Edition

Tantor Media, Inc.

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The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World

Seven Ages Of Britain

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern Mind

Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern Mind

The Story of Archeology: An Illustrated History of 50 Great Discoveries (Metro Books Edition)

Wonders of the Ancient World (Metro Books Edition)

The World of Vikings

The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Library Edition