Alexandria And Her Schools (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162651958)

""Alexandria And Her Schools"" is a non-fiction book written by Charles Kingsley. The book provides a comprehensive account of the intellectual and cultural history of Alexandria, a city in Egypt, during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Kingsley explores the development of the city's famous library and the schools of thought that emerged from it, including the philosophical schools of the Stoics, Epicureans, and Neo-Platonists. The book also delves into the city's scientific and mathematical achievements, including the work of Euclid and Ptolemy. Kingsley provides insight into the social and political context of Alexandria, including its relationship with the Roman Empire and the influence of Christianity on its intellectual life. The book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important centers of learning in the ancient world and its lasting impact on Western thought and culture.In the year 331 B.C. one of the greatest intellects whose influence the world has ever felt, saw, with his eagle glance, the unrivalled advantage of the spot which is now Alexandria; and conceived the mighty project of making it the point of union of two, or rather of three worlds. In a new city, named after himself, Europe, Asia, and Africa were to meet and to hold communion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Kingsley
ISBN-10: 1162651954
ISBN-13: 9781162651958
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 82
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.17d