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Alexandria: The Library

Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics

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The Legacy of the Great Library of Alexandria

This chapter examines Demetrius's ambitious efforts in creating the Great Library of Alexandria, highlighting its vast collection goals and innovative organizational methods. It discusses the library's significance as a public resource for scholars, its competitive nature, and the strict regulations surrounding book acquisition and preservation. Furthermore, it critiques Demetrius's political missteps while celebrating the library's role in the evolution of literary traditions and knowledge accumulation in the ancient world.

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