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Title:
Cleopatra's Needle
A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics
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Summary: "Cleopatra's Needle" by the Rev. James King is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work primarily focuses on the history and significance of the London Obelisk, also known as Cleopatra's Needle, while also providing a detailed exposition of the hieroglyphics inscribed on it. King delves into the religious and historical context of ancient Egyptian culture, shedding light on notable figures such as Thothmes III and Rameses II. The opening of the book introduces the London Obelisk, describing it as the largest quarried stone in England and emphasizing its historical connections to significant epochs in both Egyptian and Biblical history. King recounts his fascination with the hieroglyphs during a visit to Egypt, noting their ancient craftsmanship and religious significance. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the obelisk's origins, the process of its transport to London, and the interpretations of its inscriptions, suggesting that the hieroglyphs convey insights into the spiritual lives of the Egyptians and their connections to Biblical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: King, James, Vicar of St. Mary's, Berwick-upon-Tweed
EBook No.: 37785
Published: Oct 18, 2011
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Obelisks
Subject: Cleopatra's Needle (London, England)
Subject: Inscriptions, Hieroglyphic
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Cleopatra's Needle
A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Cleopatra's Needle" by the Rev. James King is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work primarily focuses on the history and significance of the London Obelisk, also known as Cleopatra's Needle, while also providing a detailed exposition of the hieroglyphics inscribed on it. King delves into the religious and historical context of ancient Egyptian culture, shedding light on notable figures such as Thothmes III and Rameses II. The opening of the book introduces the London Obelisk, describing it as the largest quarried stone in England and emphasizing its historical connections to significant epochs in both Egyptian and Biblical history. King recounts his fascination with the hieroglyphs during a visit to Egypt, noting their ancient craftsmanship and religious significance. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the obelisk's origins, the process of its transport to London, and the interpretations of its inscriptions, suggesting that the hieroglyphs convey insights into the spiritual lives of the Egyptians and their connections to Biblical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: King, James, Vicar of St. Mary's, Berwick-upon-Tweed
EBook No.: 37785
Published: Oct 18, 2011
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Obelisks
Subject: Cleopatra's Needle (London, England)
Subject: Inscriptions, Hieroglyphic
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.