Paris and Her Cathedrals Book Reviews
Paris and Her Cathedrals by R. Howard Bloch Book Summary
For history readers, travelers, and scholars alike, an indispensable behind-the-scenes guide to the great cathedrals of Paris.
“So infectious is R. Howard Bloch’s passion for his subject that even those unable to do the traveling required will find in Paris and Her Cathedrals an inspiring guide to these time-hallowed masterpieces of medieval culture.” —Colin Jones, author of Paris and The Great Nation
Over the years, R. Howard Bloch has become renowned for the insider tours of Paris that he gives to students abroad. Long sought after by travelers and history buffs for his near-encyclopedic knowledge of French cathedrals, the eminent French literature scholar finally shares his expertise with a wider audience.
In Paris and Her Cathedrals, six of the most sublime cathedrals in the penumbra of Paris—Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame, Chartres, Sainte-Chapelle, Amiens, Reims—are illumined in magnificent detail as Bloch, taking us from the High Middle Ages to the devastating fire that set Notre-Dame ablaze in 2019, traces the evolution of each in turn. Written from the premise that “seeing is enhanced by knowing,” each chapter is organized along the lines of a walk around and then through the space of the cathedral, such that the actual or virtual visitor feels the rich sweep of the church, “the essence of these architectural wonders” (Antonia Felix).
Animating the past with lush evocations of architectural splendor—from flying buttresses and jewel-encrusted shrines to hidden burial grounds and secret chambers—Bloch then contextualizes the cathedrals within the annals of French history. Here thrilling tales of kingly intrigue—as in Saint-Chapelle, where the pious King Louis IX amassed relics, including Christ’s crown of thorns—and audacious abbots are interspersed with anecdotes about the meeting of aristocratic and everyday life, culminating in “a rich, colorful narrative that clearly but expertly explains the history and symbolism of some of the world’s most magnificent buildings” (Ross King).
To be read in preparation for an enlightened visit or merely to open a window upon the High Middle Ages in France, Paris and Her Cathedrals is a “revelation,” an “indispensable guide” (Garry Wills) to these awe-inspiring structures. Complete with the author’s own photographs, this beautifully illustrated volume vitally enhances our understanding of the history of Paris and its environs.
Book Name | Paris and Her Cathedrals |
Genre | Travel in Europe |
Author | R. Howard Bloch |
Published | 11 October 2022, Tuesday |
Language | English |
E-Book Size | 78.11 MB |
Paris and Her Cathedrals (R. Howard Bloch) Book Reviews 2024
We transfer money over €4 billion every month. We enable individual and business accounts to save 4 million Euros on bank transfer fees. Want to send free money abroad or transfer money abroad for free? Free international money transfer!
Did you know that you can earn 25 USD from our site just by registering? Get $25 for free by joining Payoneer!
Download Link | Book Format |
paris-and-her-cathedrals-ebook.pdf | |
paris-and-her-cathedrals-ebook.epub | EPUB |
paris-and-her-cathedrals-ebook.kindle | KINDLE |
Paris and Her Cathedrals E-book (PDF, PUB, KINDLE) Download
Paris and Her Cathedrals ebook paris-and-her-cathedrals (78.11 MB) download new links will be update!
Paris and Her Cathedrals Similar Books
Book Name | Score | Reviews | Price |
Paris Sights | 2.5/5 | 45 | $0.99 |
Lunch in Paris | 4/5 | 142 | $10.99 |
Barcelona Sights | 3.5/5 | 32 | $0.99 |
Travels with Epicurus | 4/5 | 31 | $12.99 |
Aurora Borealis | 0/5 | 0 | Free |
Enhance sleep, vision, cognition, flexibility, energy, long-range health and more. Performance Lab CORE Formulas support all aspects of human performance, across all walks of life. Boosts work performance and productivity with nootropics for focus, multitasking under stress, creative problem-solving and more.
Book Name | Score | Reviews | Price |
A Needle in the Right Hand of God | 0/5 | 0 | $5.99 |
Misogyny, Misandry, and Misanthropy | 0/5 | 0 | $27.99 |
Medieval French Literature and Law | 0/5 | 0 | $27.99 |
Rethinking the New Medievalism | 0/5 | 0 | $29.99 |
Future Libraries | 0/5 | 0 | $27.99 |
Summary of Paris and Her Cathedrals by R. Howard Bloch
The Paris and Her Cathedrals book written by R. Howard Bloch was published on 11 October 2022, Tuesday in the Travel in Europe category. A total of 52 readers of the book gave the book 0 points out of 5.
Book Name | Author | Price |
Eiffel Tower | Stuart Reid | Free |
7 reasons to fall in love with Stockholm | Julia Averbeck | Free |
Italian phrasebook | salvatore baglieri | Free |
Iceland | Alison Butcher | Free |
Familiar Spanish Travels | William Dean Howells | Free |
Coinbase is the world's most trusted place to buy and sell cryptocurrency. Open an account today, and if you buy or sell $100 or more of crypto, you'll receive $10 worth of free Bitcoin!
Book Name | Author | Price |
Rick Steves Italy | Rick Steves | $19.99 |
Rick Steves Pocket Amsterdam | Rick Steves & Gene Openshaw | $9.99 |
Rick Steves Snapshot Stockholm | Rick Steves | $9.99 |
Rick Steves Berlin | Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt & Gene Openshaw | $15.99 |
Rick Steves Portugal | Rick Steves | $16.99 |
Jasper is the generative AI platform for business that helps your team create content tailored for your brand 10X faster, wherever you work online.
Please wait! Paris and Her Cathedrals book comments loading...
R. Howard Bloch - Paris and Her Cathedrals Discussions & Comments
Have you read this book yet? What do you think about Paris and Her Cathedrals by R. Howard Bloch book? Ask the bookpedia.co community a question about Paris and Her Cathedrals!