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Churches and Castles of Medieval France

Churches and Castles of Medieval France

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General ArchitectureArchitecture HistoryLandscape Architecture

ISBN10: 1417944714
ISBN13: 9781417944712
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 19 2004
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Churches and Castles of Mediaeval France is a book written by Walter Cranston Larned that explores the architectural and historical significance of the churches and castles of medieval France. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the churches and the second part on the castles. Larned provides detailed descriptions and analysis of each building, including their construction, design, and unique features. He also delves into the historical context of each structure, discussing the events and people that shaped their development and use. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the churches and castles, allowing readers to visualize the structures as they were in their prime. Larned's writing is accessible and engaging, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in medieval architecture and history. Overall, Churches and Castles of Mediaeval France is a comprehensive and informative guide to some of the most iconic and fascinating buildings of medieval France.1895. Illustrated. This book is a record of a traveler's impressions of the great monuments of France. Contents: Historical Monuments of France; The Cathedral of Amiens; Beauvais and Chartres; Tours; Caen; Rouen; Mont St. Michel; Carcassonne; Aigues-Mortes; Custodians of French Churches and Monuments; The Templar Church of St. Jean de Luz; Poitiers; Two Ancient Bearnais Churches; The Chateau of Henry of Navarre; The Chateau of Langeais; Chenonceaux and Azay-le-Rideau; Chinon; The Chateau of Blois; The Chateaux of Loches and Chaumont; The Chateaux of Amboise and Chambord; Roman and Christian Monuments at Nimes and Arles; Bourges; The Cathedral of Rheims; St. Denis; and St. Etienne du Mont, the Church of the Patron Saint of Paris-Notre Dame and the Pantheon.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.

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