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Often appears with: mount athos · monarchy and royal succession · foundation of alexandria · exploration and discovery · cities and their founding · alexander the great
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“Therefore, while thinking that your design is commendable, I consider the site as not commendable; but I would have you stay with me, because I mean to make use of your services.” Vitruvius Pollio, The Ten Books on Architecture · insight
The introduction recounts Dinocrates’ bold presentation to Alexander the Great, Alexander’s praise and correction of his proposed city-site on Mount Athos, and the eventual founding of Alexandria in Egypt.
INTRODUCTION 1. Dinocrates, an architect who was full of confidence in his own ideas and skill, set out from Macedonia, in the reign of Alexander, to go to the army, being eager to win the approbation of the king. He took with him from his country letters from relatives and friends to the principal military men and officers of the court, in order to gain access to them more readily. Being politely received by them, …