The World of Chartres

by Jean Favier, John James, Jean Bernard (Photographer)

The World of Chartres (English and French Edition) Jean Favier; John James; Yves The World of Chartres (English and French Edition) Harry N Abrams FIRST First Edition, First Printing. Published by Harry N Abrams Inc, 1990. Folio. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good.Seller 541219 Architecture We Buy Books! Collections - Libraries - Estates - Individual Titles. Message us if you have books to sell!

Genres: Architecture

191 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Jean Favier was a French historian, who specialized in Medieval history. From 1975 to 1994, he was director of the French National Archives. From 1994 to 1997, he was president of the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

He was a member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres.

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty enough for your coffee table, this book also contains useful text. If you're curious about Chartres Cathedral, this is a good place to start.

[Johns · Rating 3 out of 5]

Haven't been to Chartres yet . . . this beautiful book will have to do until we get to France.