Detalles del libro
Roy MacLeod has here assembled an array of distinguished scholars to bring this great institution -- tragically destroyed at the fall of Alexandria in 643 -- back to life. They demonstrate how the contemporary reputation of its library helped Alexandria to become a point of convergence for Greek, Roman, Jewish and Syrian culture that drew scholars and statesmen from throughout the ancient world. The Library of Alexandria explores Alexandria as the largest and the greatest Hellenistic city in the ancient world and its site was, in Alexander the Great's own words, 'the very best in which to found a city that would prosper'. And not only did it prosper; it became the home of the greatest library in the ancient world. It was the ikon and guardian of Greek learning and culture, containing a host of scientific, mathematical and medical literature which would decisively influence the medieval and modern worlds, and a vast collection on philosophy, religion and spirituality including the works of Aristotle, Neoplatonism, and the writing of the Mystery Schools and the early Christian fathers. A study of the Library sheds light on the organisation of higher education, and even the book trade, in the ancient world, as well as the connections with the nodal points of Hellenistic culture including Paphos, the Ptolemaic capital of Cyprus. This wide-ranging work which highlights the tragedy of the destruction of Alexandria's ancient and medieval legacy will fascinate both scholars and general readers.
- Encuadernación Tapa blanda
- Autor/es MacLeod, Roy
- ISBN13 9781850435945
- ISBN10 1850435944
- Páginas 196
- Año de Edición 2004
The Library of Alexandria, centre of learning in the ancient world
- Autor/a Roy MacLeod
- Editorial TAURIS
- ISBN 9781850435945
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