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All over Europe, from Westminster to Rouen, the cathedrals of the Middle Ages still stand. This book explores the world of the medieval master mason. How were these structures built when only primitive machinery was available? Who initiated and designed them? Who built and paid for them?
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This very readable little book is positivelly crammed with contemporary illustrations. Of particular interest are the reproductions of original construction drawings, and details of ornament and colour as originally designed and applied.
As one would expect, most of the illustrations are of continental (especially French) origin and thus new to most British readers. The quality of the reproductions is very good in a book of so low a cost, and the colours are nothing short of magnificent.
Strongly recommended - a glorious trip around an under rated corner of history. The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages (New Horizons)
As one would expect, most of the illustrations are of continental (especially French) origin and thus new to most British readers. The quality of the reproductions is very good in a book of so low a cost, and the colours are nothing short of magnificent.
Strongly recommended - a glorious trip around an under rated corner of history. The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages (New Horizons)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
surely a good book for a taste of the subject. the new horizon series are however very small books with a frustrating layout of text pictures and captions. the document section at the rear is worthwhile and is a good book to flick through. wishing to study the subject in some detail this book feels like a false start. it is packed with very good illustrations and photos
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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For such a small book with such detailed drawings, the clarity is remarkable. Building in a pre-electrical age, with hand-wielded tools, one can only marvel at what these Middle Ages people managed to conceive, and what many more put together.
This book is technical. Architects, engineers and construction people of all kinds would get a lot out it because they would understand the full implications of what was achieved. Anyone else has to work a bit harder, but even this non-specialist found a lot to enjoy. It was clearly and simply written by someone who obviously loved what he was researching.
This book is technical. Architects, engineers and construction people of all kinds would get a lot out it because they would understand the full implications of what was achieved. Anyone else has to work a bit harder, but even this non-specialist found a lot to enjoy. It was clearly and simply written by someone who obviously loved what he was researching.
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Great insight into history
I bought this book because I'm a stonemason and as such have a huge interest in the construction of historical buildings. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Smeaton
How it was done
I was inspired by the wonderful Ely Cathedral to wonder "how on earth did they build this?" and you'll be amazed. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Eileen Lee
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