The Rise and Fall of Alexandria

Compulsively readable and sparkling with fresh insights, this is the astonishing story of the ancient city that invented the modern world. Map.

Justin Pollard, a freelance writer and producer specializing in historical documentaries, has written for PBS and A&E. He is currently providing script and historical consultancy for Sam Mendes's upcoming feature film, Tom Fool. Howard Reid has made award-winning documentaries for National Geographic, the BBC, and Channel 4, including The Story of English. He is the author of five books.