Cleopatra's Needle With Brief Notes On Egypt And Egyptian Obelisks

von Erasmus Wilson

236 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Cleopatra's Needle with Brief Notes on Egypt and Egyptian Obelisks"" is a book written by Erasmus Wilson that explores the history and significance of the ancient Egyptian obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle. The book provides a detailed account of the obelisk's origins, including its creation during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III and its eventual transport to Alexandria, where it was erected in honor of the goddess Isis. The book also includes information on the other Egyptian obelisks that have been transported to various locations around the world, including the United States and England. In addition to discussing the obelisks themselves, the book also provides brief notes on the history and culture of ancient Egypt, offering readers a comprehensive look at one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. Overall, ""Cleopatra's Needle with Brief Notes on Egypt and Egyptian Obelisks"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt, as well as those fascinated by the mysteries of the world's most enduring monuments.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781425424077
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 03.03.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC