In this book various topics and ideas that surround the story of the Library of Alexandria are covered. Information from before the burning of the library, after, and even information on the literature of the Roman principate. While also tackling conflicting perceptions, myths, and theories there is a perspective shown of the connection to pop culture the library has. Overall there is an abundance of details and information surrounding the Library of Alexandria.
This book takes the approach of debunking the story of the Piltdown Man. It takes different commonly asked questions and deeply explains and infers from it. The reader is given an outlook from a pop culture view as well as the opposition, controversy and public opinions. Not only is there information from the science involved there is a Explanation on who Charles Dawson is and his reaction to the Piltdown Man. A well explained book that has everything you need to know about the Piltdown Man Hoax.
