""How Cleopatra's Needle Came To London"" is a historical book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book describes the fascinating story of how the ancient Egyptian obelisk, known as Cleopatra's Needle, was transported to London and erected on the banks of the River Thames. The book begins with the history of the obelisk, which was originally commissioned by Pharaoh Thutmose III in 1450 BC and later moved to Alexandria by the Romans. It then follows the journey of the obelisk from Alexandria to London, which took over a year and involved numerous challenges and setbacks. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the engineering techniques used to transport and erect the obelisk, as well as the cultural significance of the monument. Overall, ""How Cleopatra's Needle Came To London"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient history, engineering, or the cultural heritage of London.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Cleopatra's Needles and Other Egyptian Obelisks, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135241.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.