Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra: The Last Night of Cleopatra - Softcover

Stothard, Peter

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9781468308914: Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra: The Last Night of Cleopatra

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ISBN 10: 1468308912 ISBN 13: 9781468308914

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2014

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When Peter Stothard found himself stranded in the Egyptiancity of Alexandria in the winter of 2010, he set out to explorea nation on the brink of revolution. Guided by two native Egyptians, Stothard reawakens his life long obsession with the life and myth ofCleopatra while exploring the city and country she once ruled.Blending aspects of memoir, history, and travel narrative into anelegant and unique tapestry, Stothard uses the sights and sounds ofthe ancient city to reconnect with the experiences that shaped his life.Melancholy yet often humorous, "Alexandria"probingly deconstructs theenigma of modern Egypt with its uneasy mix of classical touchstonesand increasingly volatile Middle Eastern politics and offersa first hand glimpse into the fracturing state just before the TahrirSquare uprising and the start of the Arab Spring."

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"A thoroughly enjoyable combination of history, autobiography, travel and general musings about Alexandria . . . Don't try to categorize this book; just read it and let it flow over you."--"Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)

A thoroughly enjoyable combination of history, autobiography, travel and general musings about Alexandria . . . Don t try to categorize this book; just read it and let it flow over you. "Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)"

About the Author:

Peter Stothard is Editor of the "Times Literary Supplement" and author of "Spartacus Road." From 1992 to 2002 he was the Editor of "The Times." In 2012 he was chairman of the judges for the Man Booker Prize.

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