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Emperor's Needles
Susan Sorek
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Description for Emperor's Needles
Paperback. Intended as a general guide to the obelisks that have found their way to the four corners of the earth, this book examines the interest shown in them by the Roman emperors; it discusses each obelisk in detail, and traces individual histories and anecdotes concerning their journeys from Egypt. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 284.
Obelisks, originally associated with the sun cult, had their heyday between 2000 and 1500 BC, when they adorned the Nile’s banks and proclaimed the splendour of the pharaohs. Today, only twenty-seven Egyptian obelisks remain standing and they are scattered in various locations throughout the world. Rome, with thirteen, boasts more than anywhere else, including Egypt itself. These monolithic structures can be seen in every corner of the ‘Eternal City’ and still hold a fascination for all who gaze upon them. This book is intended as a general guide to the obelisks that have found their way to the four corners ... Read more
Obelisks, originally associated with the sun cult, had their heyday between 2000 and 1500 BC, when they adorned the Nile’s banks and proclaimed the splendour of the pharaohs. Today, only twenty-seven Egyptian obelisks remain standing and they are scattered in various locations throughout the world. Rome, with thirteen, boasts more than anywhere else, including Egypt itself. These monolithic structures can be seen in every corner of the ‘Eternal City’ and still hold a fascination for all who gaze upon them. This book is intended as a general guide to the obelisks that have found their way to the four corners ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
284g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904675303
SKU
V9781904675303
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About Susan Sorek
Susan Sorek teaches in the Classics Department at Lampeter University and is Associate Lecturer with the Open University. Her books include 'Ancient Historians' (2005).
Reviews for Emperor's Needles
... a very readable and accessible book that will be enjoyed by anyone who seeks something more than the basic comments one might find in a generic guidebook.
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