Quertinmont, Arnaud
Alexandria: Past Futures
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300270181
- author:
- Quertinmont, Arnaud
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 2.6 x 27.7 x 27.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alexandria Past Futures by Rifky Sarah explores the complex urban and cultural landscape of Alexandria, a city that has captivated historians and scholars for centuries. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria's unique blend of Greek, Egyptian, and other influences created a hub of scientific innovation, philosophical expression, and artistic achievement. This book revisits the city's rich history, examining its multi-layered temporalities and the ways in which successive civilizations have shaped its identity. Recent discoveries have refined our understanding of this ancient metropolis, and Sarah Rifky brings these findings to life through her insightful analysis. The book is accompanied by a series of contemporary artworks that develop a critical and poetic association with the themes it covers. The result is a nuanced and thought-provoking study that goes beyond familiar depictions of Alexandria to reveal a city full of complexity and depth.
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