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.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The human cost of WWI as experienced by a young English girlBy Terralee PettingerWorld War One changed Europe forever along with the rest of the world. This is the personal story of an English girl who lost a brother; fiancé and best friend. So much potential lost; so much death. She becomes a nurse and travels to Malta. This book was very popular in the 1930s-1940s but kind of forgotten now. If you are interested in the human cost of WWI; this is a must read. An entire generation lost their youth and their lives.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I was glad I read itBy Lesley LawrenceI was glad I read it. I didn't love it; but I liked it. It's densely written and sometimes a bit difficult to get through. Her life was interesting and I hadn't ever thought about the nursing assistance during World War I. I had read excellent reviews of the movie and wanted to read the book first. This is one of the few occasions that I bet I'm going to like the movie better.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Following the war she tours Europe and gives a good account the harsh peace imposed on the defeated that ...By RLA100 years after world war 1 this book gives a intimate view of this tragic war as it unfolds through correspondence between Vera B and her brother; her fiance;and two close friends who are all killed. Following the war she tours Europe and gives a good account the harsh peace imposed on the defeated that will lead to WW 2. As a backdrop; Vera; a product of the stiflingly Victorian/Edwardian era shows her growth becoming politically active as a suffragette and pacifist.
