Cathedrals and Abbeys - Couverture rigide

Halliday, Stephen

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1910821047 ISBN 13 : 9781910821046

Editeur : Rydon Publishing, 2015

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Cathedrals and abbeys are the most beautiful and iconic buildings of the British Isles, and have formed the bedrock of our nation for centuries. This absorbing collection of amazing and extraordinary facts opens the doors of these fascinating structures to reveal their rich historical and architectural heritage. From stories of English Popes, martyred archbishops and renegade bishops to iconoclastic kings, power-hungry nobles and architectural dynasties, as well as the role of the Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, we explore how the people and religion in Britain have shaped these buildings over the last 2,000 years. Also read about the architectural heritage of British cathedrals, from troublesome spires, stained glass wonders and buy-a-brick campaigns to abbeys in the sea, fortified castle-cathedrals and mass graves. Along with tales of famous memorials and artefacts, fascinating folklore and architectural feats, these intriguing and diverse facts will provide something for every enthusiast to dip into and relish.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Stephen Halliday is a medieval historian and has written a number of successful books including titles in the A&E Facts series. He is the author of Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: London and Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: London Underground. He contributes articles and reviews to magazines such as Literary Review, Times Higher Education, BBC History and History Today.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Rydon Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1910821047
• ISBN 13: 9781910821046
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 144