Project Gutenberg 2010-04-12 Public domain in the USA. 598 Gade, John A. (John Allyne) 1875 1955 Gade, John Allyne 11005195 Cathedrals of Spain E-text prepared by Chuck Greif and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) "Cathedrals of Spain" by John A. Gade is an illustrated architectural account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and intricate designs of various cathedrals across Spain, highlighting their significance not only as religious edifices but also as reflections of cultural and historical epochs. Through detailed descriptions, Gade aims to cater to both casual travelers and students of architecture, making the complexities of these magnificent structures accessible and engaging. At the start of the work, Gade presents an overview of Salamanca, emphasizing its unique position as a convergence of various architectural styles, including Romanesque and Gothic. He contrasts the older and smaller cathedral with the grander new cathedral, discussing their differing designs and the historical context behind their construction. The text paints a vivid picture of Salamanca’s landscape and cultural legacy, introducing readers to its storied past influenced by various dynasties and significant figures such as King Alfonso VI. Gade's detailed analysis establishes a foundation for understanding the nuances of Spanish cathedral architecture, inviting readers to appreciate both the aesthetic and historical elements of these remarkable structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31966/31966-h/images/ill_cover_th.jpg Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Cathedrals -- Spain NA Text Category: History - European Category: History - Religious Category: Architecture Category: Art 594680 2025-08-13T07:05:53.260481 text/html 566130 2020-06-25T09:19:56 text/html 14077286 2025-08-13T07:06:28.210282 application/epub+zip 14067564 2025-08-13T07:06:06.019420 application/epub+zip 272226 2025-08-13T07:05:54.254468 application/epub+zip 19699070 2025-08-13T07:06:36.939238 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 19636111 2025-08-13T07:06:15.455380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412298 2022-09-14T15:48:44.057094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 460623 2025-08-13T07:05:51.770474 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 460275 2020-06-25T09:19:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 460070 2020-06-25T09:19:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 460112 2020-06-25T09:19:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22726 2025-08-13T07:06:37.141249 application/rdf+xml 20197 2025-08-13T07:05:54.407503 image/jpeg 2978 2025-08-13T07:05:54.331454 image/jpeg 177923 2020-06-25T09:19:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 177673 2020-06-25T09:19:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 13799013 2020-06-25T09:19:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 177453 2020-06-25T09:19:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 13797394 2025-08-13T07:05:53.558589 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 en.wikipedia