The Holy City, Athens And Egypt: Founded On Personal Observation And The Researches Of Modern Explorers (1902)

By William Thomas Charley

Book Overview

The Holy City, Athens And Egypt is a book written by William Thomas Charley in 1902. It is a comprehensive account of the author's personal observations and research on the history, culture, and architecture of three of the most significant cities in the ancient world: Jerusalem, Athens, and Egypt. The book is divided into three main sections, each focusing on one of the cities. In the first section, Charley describes his visit to Jerusalem, the holy city of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims. He explores the city's religious significance and its historical landmarks, including the Temple Mount, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.The second section of the book focuses on Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization. Charley provides a detailed account of the city's ancient ruins, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. He also discusses the city's rich cultural heritage, including its literature, philosophy, and art.In the final section of the book, Charley turns his attention to Egypt, a land of ancient wonders and mysteries. He describes his travels along the Nile River and his visits to the pyramids, the Sphinx, and other famous landmarks. He also delves into the history and culture of the ancient Egyptians, including their religion, language, and daily life.Overall, The Holy City, Athens And Egypt is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed and engaging account of three of the most important cities in human history. It is based on the author's personal observations and the research of modern explorers, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120035643
• ISBN13: 9781120035646
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 498 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"