... . Prior to the establishment of the "Great Library," owning books was uncommon and only a few private libraries existed. The Alexandrian Library was thought to have been modelled on Aristotle's collection of books in the Lyceum at Athens. As the library gained greater significance in intellectual and scientific studies, Ptolemy II (ruled Egypt 285 - 246 BC) worked to extend the structure and organisation ... ...

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