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Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books

Hands Around the Library In January 2011, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represented. Illustrations. Full description

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