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Adams meticulously conjures the atmosphere, values and social dynamics that produced such ambitious church monuments centuries ago. Through evocative sketches of medieval art, legends, key historical figures, and religious customs, we gain a window into what drew pilgrims to these sacred spaces from far and wide.
More than a mere historical study, Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres offers a meditation on the role of faith in medieval life compared to modern times. Adams contrasts the unity of purpose, belief and community that produced these timeless cathedrals versus the chaos of the secular, technology-driven 20th century. His masterful blend of history, observation and philosophy brings this pivotal era alive with wonder and poignancy.
With lyrical reverence, razor-sharp wit and insight that transcends time, Adams provides a literary journey back to an epoch defined by grand architectural achievements. For any curious traveler seeking to understand the allure of Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres across centuries, this is a must-read.
Adams meticulously conjures the atmosphere, values and social dynamics that produced such ambitious church monuments centuries ago. Through evocative sketches of medieval art, legends, key historical figures, and religious customs, we gain a window into what drew pilgrims to these sacred spaces from far and wide.
More than a mere historical study, Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres offers a meditation on the role of faith in medieval life compared to modern times. Adams contrasts the unity of purpose, belief and community that produced these timeless cathedrals versus the chaos of the secular, technology-driven 20th century. His masterful blend of history, observation and philosophy brings this pivotal era alive with wonder and poignancy.
With lyrical reverence, razor-sharp wit and insight that transcends time, Adams provides a literary journey back to an epoch defined by grand architectural achievements. For any curious traveler seeking to understand the allure of Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres across centuries, this is a must-read.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Regionalgeschichte |
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781611048704 |
| ISBN-10: | 1611048702 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Adams, Henry |
| Hersteller: | Cedar Lake Classics |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 229 x 152 x 24 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Henry Adams |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 14.11.2023 |
| Gewicht: | 0,63 kg |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Regionalgeschichte |
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781611048704 |
| ISBN-10: | 1611048702 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Adams, Henry |
| Hersteller: | Cedar Lake Classics |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 229 x 152 x 24 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Henry Adams |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 14.11.2023 |
| Gewicht: | 0,63 kg |
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