Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics

"Cleopatra's Needle" by the Rev. James King is a historical exploration that centers on the London Obelisk, famed as the largest quarried stone in England. The narrative journey travels back in time to ancient Egypt and biblical eras, mapping out the obelisk’s rich history and decoding the hieroglyphics etched onto its surface. King, inspired by his own encounter with these symbols in Egypt, unfolds the obelisk's origins and spiritual meaning, examines figures such as Thothmes III and Rameses II, and chronicles its dramatic voyage to London, offering readers a lens into ancient Egyptian culture and its link to biblical stories.