Cathedrals – In a Nutshell

by Jonathan Gregson

For almost two millennia, cathedrals have been among the most imposing, astonishing and inspiring buildings in Europe. Regardless of faith, their scale and architectural daring has never ceased to spark wonder. This guide traces the development of the cathedral from its earliest beginnings as a Bishop's house, through the Romanesque and Gothic peiods and up to the most extravagant contemporary designs around the world. In doing so, it sheds light on social, religious and architectural history, as well as bringing the story of these extraordinary buildings to life.

Genres: History

39 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 28, 2010

About the author

Jonathan Gregson is a travel writer, financial journalist and editor.

He was editor of CAM (Cambridge Alumni Magazine), editorial consultant for FIRST magazine, and is a commentator on South Asia for BBC programmes. He taught history at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, in 1975-6 and at Pembroke College in Oxford while studying for a D.Phil. from 1977 to 1980.

Reviews

[Patricia Lopes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eu amo ler livros de história que te levam através do tempo e aguçam a sua curiosidade para aprender e entender mais sobre o assunto.
Durante a leitura fiquei com muita vontade de conhecer os locais mencionados e senti que deveria ter lido esse livro antes de ter visitado outros.

[madeleine · Rating 3 out of 5]

this audiobook made me force tess and hayley to go to gloucester with me so ill give it 3.75stars

[Dylan Rickards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need a quick history of Cathedrals? This will do it.