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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
Format: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!
By the way the Amazon price is a snip!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
thought it would be boring, it was actually good
ball has written a book on not just the church but about medieval history, scholasticism, masonry etc. Read more
Published 10 months ago by asp
Giants' shoulders
I bought this to read prior to a group trip to Chartres last week (as far as I could tell, almost everyone else in the group was reading it too). Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jeremy Walton
More than just gothic architecture
This is an excellent book, very clearly written and illustrated, which deals not only with the building and design of gothic cathedrals but also with the underlying philosophy of... Read more
Published 20 months ago by S. Altmann
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