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`lively...illuminating sections...masterpiece. The erudition with which Ball imparts his knowledge does nothing to diminish his sense of wonder' --Observer
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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It's not all about architecture,
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This review is from: Universe of Stone: Chartres Cathedral and the Triumph of the Medieval Mind (Paperback)
A quite superb history of not just Chartres Cathedral but a history of the medieval era, economics, politics, religion, warfare, it's all in here. Deftly written, you will struggle to find a more enjoyable history book this year - especially, if like the copy I bought, it is in the "Architecture" section!
By the way the Amazon price is a snip!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Rocky subtitle,
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This review is from: Universe of Stone: Chartres Cathedral and the Triumph of the Medieval Mind (Paperback)
Two thirds of this book was primarily about the building and the edifice that is Chartres Cathedral, and was fascinating. The author went to some lengths to put this amazing feat (that is a Gothic cathedral) into a religious, philosophical and scientific context. Since just about every scientific 'belief' the builders and sponsors had at the time was erroneous, I have a problem with the word "Triumph" in the sub-title. However, I really enjoyed the book, and as one reviewer who was quoted on the cover said: ". . the impulse to catch the next Eurostar and head out to Chartres is strong"
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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A fascinating insight into the forming of Chartres Cathedral,
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This review is from: Universe of Stone: Chartres Cathedral and the Triumph of the Medieval Mind (Paperback)
This book covers a large topic, the medieval reasoning behind the massive cathedral building programme, the new (medieval) design evolution and the construction of Chartres Cathredral in particular.
Whilst I am not sure that one can really understand the medieval mind from a modern view point, the technicalities of the problems of construction in those times can be appreciated. Clearly an enormous amount of work has been done by the author to try an establish all of the above. Having visited Chartres in the past I just had to read all about that wonderful Cathredral.
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