Cathedrals - In a Nutshell
For almost two millennia, cathedrals have been among the most imposing, astonishing and inspiring buildings in Europe. Regardless of faith, their scale and architectural daring has never ceased to spark wonder. This guide traces the development of the cathedral from its earliest beginnings as a Bishop's house, through the Romanesque and Gothic peiods and up to the most extravagant contemporary designs around the world. In doing so, it sheds light on social, religious and architectural history, as well as bringing the story of these extraordinary buildings to life.
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Cathedrals - In a Nutshell
For almost two millennia, cathedrals have been among the most imposing, astonishing and inspiring buildings in Europe. Regardless of faith, their scale and architectural daring has never ceased to spark wonder. This guide traces the development of the cathedral from its earliest beginnings as a Bishop's house, through the Romanesque and Gothic peiods and up to the most extravagant contemporary designs around the world. In doing so, it sheds light on social, religious and architectural history, as well as bringing the story of these extraordinary buildings to life.
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Cathedrals - In a Nutshell

Cathedrals - In a Nutshell

by Jonathan Gregson
Cathedrals - In a Nutshell
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Cathedrals - In a Nutshell

Cathedrals - In a Nutshell

by Jonathan Gregson

Overview

For almost two millennia, cathedrals have been among the most imposing, astonishing and inspiring buildings in Europe. Regardless of faith, their scale and architectural daring has never ceased to spark wonder. This guide traces the development of the cathedral from its earliest beginnings as a Bishop's house, through the Romanesque and Gothic peiods and up to the most extravagant contemporary designs around the world. In doing so, it sheds light on social, religious and architectural history, as well as bringing the story of these extraordinary buildings to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781843796558
Publisher: Naxos Of America
Publication date: 11/01/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 156 KB

About the Author

Jonathan Gregson was born and raised in India and has been visiting the
Himalayan region for nearly fifty years. He has traveled overland across Tibet and visited adjacent regions repeatedly, such as Bhutan, Sikkim, Mustang, and
Mongolia, that have been deeply influenced by Tibetan civilization. His books include Kingdoms beyond the
Clouds: Journeys in Search of the Himalayan Kings and Massacre at the Palace: The Doomed Royal Dynasty of Nepal.He is married and lives in East London.


Roy McMillan is a director, writer, actor, and an Earphones Award–winning narrator. Among his audiobook readings are Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, A Dog’s Heart by Mikhail Bulgakov, and The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx.

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