Library of Alexandria Book Capacity
Despite centuries of expansion, the Library of Alexandria contained fewer volumes than most modern libraries primarily because _____.
A
Alexandrian authorities frequently burned texts containing dissenting ideas
B
ancient texts were copied entirely by hand, whereas modern books are mass-produced by printing presses
C
ancient scholars did not produce as much written work as modern authors
D
the library was destroyed by fires on multiple occasions
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