Alexandria Illustrated Paperback – Illustrated, June 1, 2004

The pictures in this book are outstanding.I was born in Egypt from Italian parents,during the golden days when so many nationalities prospered.For a very long period Alexandria was no longer an interesting place to visit or to discover.I think that the golden age has come back.The archeological discoveries,and the flow of foreigners coming into the city is making Alexander's dream come true once again.Alexandria is practically built on top of the old city,so I would not be surprised if there were to be extraordinary discoveries in the future.Among them Alexander's mausoleum.In 1967 and for many years afterwards Alexandria was dead in every sense of the word.Many foreigners lost their properties and belongings and just ran away.Many of these gorgeous properties are still there, gorgeous homes as you can see them in the pictures in this book.El Attarin is the place to find so many antiques,which in New York would be sold for thousands of dollars.You can also learn and read about the different influences of cultures that created Alexandria.I strongly feel that this is the best book on Alexandria I have seen so far.It shows the Old and New Alexandria,its old history and today as it is developping.Very well done and very well written.

Alexandria Illustrated. Great book & photos very nostalgic for me and my family having been born in Alex. Great choice

Full of memories.Having lived in Alexandria, I found many information for the past, previous street and square names, very beautiful photos.

Very interesting and practical, excellent illustrations.