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"The English medieval cathedrals are one of the wonders of the world. But who
made them, and why? This fascinating new history of England's cathedrals
explores a previously unconsidered view of these extraordinary creations: as
constantly-changing structures created by a rich brew of ancient rituals,
beliefs, personalities and politics - a living window on to the past.
Incorporating the latest historical research, Jon Cannon presents a picture of
the English cathedrals as above all products of their time, not just great
architectural monuments. These were buildings brought alive by the messages
encoded in their sculpture - and the miraculous events that were believed to
occur within them. Full of personalities, ideas, stories and novel
interpretations, here are the cathedrals of England as you may never have
considered them before.
Handsomely illustrated with specially commissioned photographs and diagrams,
including thematic chapters on key aspects and separate essays on every
medieval cathedral in England, this magnificent volume is indispensable to
every lover of history and architecture."
ISBN: 9781849016797
ISBN-10: 1849016798
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 544
Published: 1st September 2011
Dimensions (cm): 23.3 x 18.6
x 4.0
Weight (kg): 1.528
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