Europe’s 100 Best Cathedrals

Name: Europe’s 100 Best Cathedrals
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241452639
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By Simon Jenkins

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In Europe’s 100 Best Cathedrals, Simon Jenkins embarks on a continent-wide journey from Chartres to York, Cologne to Florence, uncovering the rich history and stunning architecture of Europe's most magnificent cathedrals. This beautifully illustrated volume celebrates these awe-inspiring structures, detailing their cultural significance and central role in European imagination. Readers are invited to appreciate and explore these iconic landmarks, making this a joyous pilgrimage through Europe’s architectural heritage.
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This book is ideal for lovers of arts and culture, architecture enthusiasts, history buffs, and travellers seeking inspiring destinations in Europe. It suits readers who appreciate richly illustrated guides and those planning to explore Europe's religious and architectural heritage.

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From Toledo to Moscow and Stockholm to Seville, discover architectural gems and historical insights from the Sunday times bestselling author of Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations Europe's cathedrals are magnificent. They outstrip palaces and castles. They are the most sensational group of structures anywhere in the world - which everyone should 'see before they die'. They are also hugely popular, most of them absolutely packed. They are humankind's greatest creations. In Europe's 1oo Best Cathedrals, Simon Jenkins has travelled the continent - from Chartres to York, Cologne to Florence, Toledo to Moscow and Stockholm to Seville - to illuminate old favourites and highlight new discoveries. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of Europe's history tells the stories behind these wonders, showing the cathedral's central role in the European imagination. Readers will be inspired to make their own pilgrimage to all one hundred of them.

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A feast of a book about Europe's great cathedrals, praised for Jenkins's lively and illuminating style that invites readers to visit these wonders again. It is a lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced work, combining expert insight with accessibility. The architectural and artistic details are rich yet intelligible to non-specialists, making it an inspiring and valuable addition for anyone interested in architecture or European culture. Reviews highlight its ability to stir the traveller's spirit even in challenging times for European travel.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241452639

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viking

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 1303g

Pages: 360

Collections

Arts & Culture European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Simon Jenkins

About the Author

Simon Jenkins is author of the bestselling A Short History of England, A Short History of Europe, Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations, England's Thousand Best Churches and England's Thousand Best Houses. He is a former Editor of the Evening Standard and The Times, and columnist for the Guardian.