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The Library of Alexandria
The Ancients
Beware the Fall from Scholarly Grace
The decline of the Library of Alexandria illustrates a gradual loss of scholarly freedom and integrity as governmental fears led to diminished freedoms, causing many scholars to leave for more conducive environments, such as Athens. The transition from selecting knowledgeable librarians to appointing military figures and political allies diminished the library's scholarly focus, marking a shift away from its original purpose. Ultimately, this gradual decline can be traced through specific moments that signaled the library's descent rather than a singular catastrophic event.
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