Project Gutenberg 2010-04-12 Public domain in the USA. 324 Rudy, Charles 05035402 The Cathedrals of Northern Spain Their History and Their Architecture; Together with Much of Interest Concerning the Bishops, Rulers and Other Personages Identified with Them Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This ebook was produced from scanned images of public domain material at Internet Archive.) "The Cathedrals of Northern Spain" by Charles Rudy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the profound architectural and historical significance of the cathedrals found in Northern Spain, delving into the interplay of various influences and the unique characteristics of Spanish ecclesiastical architecture. Rudy aims to provide insights not only into the structures themselves but also into the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them, highlighting the contributions of notable bishops and rulers associated with these grand edifices. The opening of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the cathedrals’ significance, beginning with a preface that expresses the author's deep appreciation for Spain and Spanish architecture. Rudy discusses the complexity and variety present within the architectural styles, arguing for the importance of viewing these structures through a lens that recognizes both their historical context and their artistic merit. He outlines his intention to help travelers and readers understand the nuances of Spanish architecture, particularly focusing on cathedrals like those in Toledo and Santiago, which reflect a blend of foreign influences adapted into distinctly Iberian forms. The narrative ultimately promises to reveal the richness of Spain's architectural heritage, alongside an examination of the broader historical forces that shaped its development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31965/31965-h/images/ill_cover_th.jpg Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Cathedrals -- Spain NA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: Architecture Category: Art 603530 2025-07-13T07:00:31.473736 text/html 568244 2010-04-12T07:37:26 text/html 6073669 2025-07-13T07:00:44.839136 application/epub+zip 6068751 2025-07-13T07:00:33.929247 application/epub+zip 313735 2025-07-13T07:00:32.375232 application/epub+zip 6265619 2025-07-13T07:00:52.326130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6193946 2025-07-13T07:00:42.516132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 473723 2022-09-14T15:48:11.871843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450242 2025-07-13T07:00:29.756750 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 450055 2010-04-12T07:37:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 449650 2010-04-12T07:37:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 449686 2010-04-12T07:37:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23507 2025-07-13T07:00:52.513105 application/rdf+xml 33286 2025-07-13T07:00:32.542199 image/jpeg 3807 2025-07-13T07:00:32.459197 image/jpeg 163688 2010-04-12T07:37:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 163459 2010-04-12T07:37:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 5644488 2010-04-12T07:37:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 163173 2010-04-12T07:37:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 5670348 2025-07-13T07:00:31.693719 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog