The Twelve Egyptian Obelisks In Rome - John Henry Parker - Bog

""The Twelve Egyptian Obelisks in Rome: Their History Explained By Translations of the Inscriptions Upon Them"" is a book written by John Henry Parker and published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive study of the twelve ancient Egyptian obelisks that were transported to Rome during the Roman Empire. The author has translated the inscriptions on each obelisk and provided a detailed history of their journey from Egypt to Rome. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the obelisks, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand their locations and movements. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire, as well as the art and architecture of these cultures.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.