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Alexandria: The Library

Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics

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Knowledge as Power: The Ptolemaic Library and Its Guardians

This chapter delves into the Ptolemaic dynasty's belief that knowledge equals power, tracing the evolution of librarians from esteemed scholars to overshadowed figures under military leaders. It spotlights Ptolemy I's ambition in creating a monumental library and the complex role of his chief librarian, Demetrius.

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