Alexandria: The Greatest City
Alexandria: The Greatest City

Alexandria: The Greatest City

Alexandria: The Greatest City

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Once the biggest and most influential city on the planet, founded by Alexander the Great and home to Cleopatra, Archimedes and the largest library in the world. How did this shining beacon of civilization and knowledge meet its classical demise? Featuring stunning visualisations from the movie Agora, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes journeys into Alexandria's glorious past and tragic demise.

Once the biggest and most influential city on the planet, founded by Alexander the Great and home to Cleopatra, Archimedes and the largest library in the world. How did this shining beacon of civilization and knowledge meet its classical demise? Featuring stunning visualisations from the movie Agora, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes journeys into Alexandria's glorious past and tragic demise.

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