An Introduction to American History (Classic Reprint): European Beginnings - Couverture souple

Atkinson, Alice M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330201361 ISBN 13 : 9781330201367

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how bishops, cathedrals, and medieval power shaped England—and what their story reveals about society.

This non-fiction work delves into the clergy and the great churches of the Middle Ages. It explains how bishops and archbishops held vast land, income, and influence, and how their authority connected to kings and councils. It also describes cathedrals as more than churches: they were centers of art, learning, and community pride, built over generations with the help of townspeople and skilled craftsmen.

You’ll learn about cathedral architecture, from the sturdy Norman style to the soaring Gothic, and how features like stained glass, arches, and gargoyles created spaces that inspired awe. The text also contrasts the grandeur of cathedrals with the more modest parish churches, showing how church life touched everyday village life, charity, and family milestones.

• How the church organized its hierarchy from pope to parish priest
• The roles and duties of bishops, archbishops, and clergy
• The design, construction, and significance of cathedrals
• How faith, politics, and daily life intersected in medieval England

Ideal for readers of history and architecture, this edition offers a clear, engaging look at the spiritual and social power of the Middle Ages.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330201361
• ISBN 13: 9781330201367
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 450
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