Genres
Publication
Clarion Books (2003), Edition: 1St Edition, 80 pages
Description
An introduction to the largest and most famous library in the ancient world, discussing its construction in Alexandria, Egypt, its vast collections, rivalry with the Pergamum Library, famous scholars, and destruction by fire.
Awards
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2004)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2003
Pages
80
Physical description
80 p.; 10 inches
ISBN
0395758327 / 9780395758328
UPC
046442758321
DDC/MDS
| 027.032 |