Alexandria: A History and a Guide

Name: Alexandria: A History and a Guide
Author: E. M. Forster

By E. M. Forster

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The author traces the city's development across more than two millennia, arranging material as a pageant of periods: the Hellenistic age under the Ptolemies, including Cleopatra and Greco-Egyptian literature and science; the Roman and Christian era with its changing fortunes and episodes such as the murder of Hypatia; a reflective interlude on Pagan and Christian philosophy and religion; the long Arab period; and a modern phase of reconstruction culminating in nineteenth-century reforms and later events. A second, practical guide provides maps, site-by-site directions, and cross-references that link present remains to their historical contexts.

About the Author

E. M. Forster

E. M. Forster was an English novelist and essayist, celebrated for his insightful exploration of social conventions and human relationships. Born in 1879, he is best known for his novels "A Room with a View" and "A Passage to India," which reflect his keen observations of class and cultural conflicts. Forster's works often delve into the complexities of personal identity and the constraints of society, making significant contributions to early 20th-century literature. His narrative style blends wit with a deep understanding of character, earning him a lasting place in literary heritage. In addition to fiction, he wrote essays and critiques, including "Aspects of the Novel," which remains influential in literary studies.