Cleopatra's Needles and Other Egyptian Obelisks (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161367867)

Cleopatra's Needles and Other Egyptian Obelisks is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that explores the history and significance of obelisks in ancient Egypt. The book delves into the construction, transportation, and symbolism of these towering monuments, which were often erected as symbols of power and religious devotion. Budge also examines the role of obelisks in modern times, including their transportation to other countries and their use as public monuments. The book features numerous illustrations and photographs of obelisks from around the world, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and architecture.1926. A series of descriptions of all the important inscribed obelisks, with hieroglyphic texts, translations, etc. With 17 plates and 22 illustrations in the text. The first part of the book describes the construction and function of the Egyptian obelisks. The second part describes all of the existing obelisks and their inscriptions.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.

Author: E. A. Wallis Budge
ISBN-10: 1161367861
ISBN-13: 9781161367867
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 366
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.49lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.81d