Alexandria (Paperback)
Issa, Islam (Author)
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An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day
Reviews
'In Islam Issa's monumental and vividly imagined new tale of the city, Alexandria comes to life . . . Issa's Alexandria arrives at 2011's Arab Spring having covered more than two millennia in just over 400 pages - no mean feat. But his real success is the book's sense of personality. It ends with Issa walking through the modern city that now stands on the ancient site, passing its markets and Art Deco cinemas. He writes about ...
ISBN (SKU)
9781529377620
Pages
496
Weight
360g
Dimensions
196x128x42
Imprint
Sceptre
Published
04, September, 2024
Genres
History
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