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Title: The Cathedrals of Great Britain: Their History and Architecture
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Mark Young, Anna Whitehead and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Cathedrals of Great Britain: Their History and Architecture" by P. H. Ditchfield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the architectural beauty and historical significance of cathedrals across England, Wales, and Scotland. Ditchfield aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the evolution of Gothic architecture, the cultural context behind these magnificent structures, and the influence they have had on society throughout the centuries. At the start of the book, Ditchfield introduces his purpose of describing the architectural styles of British cathedrals and their historical significance. He discusses the evolution of English Gothic architecture from the Norman period through the four distinct styles that followed, emphasizing the unique characteristics of each and the contributions of various master builders. The introduction sets the stage for an exploration of these sacred buildings and highlights the importance of understanding their designs and historical context, forming a foundation for the detailed exploration of individual cathedrals that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930
Illustrator: Crickmore, H.
Illustrator: James, Helen M. (Helen Mary), 1863-1900
Illustrator: Railton, Herbert, 1857-1910
Illustrator: Symington, James Ayton, 1856?-1939
EBook No.: 43402
Published: Aug 5, 2013
Downloads: 849
Language: English
Subject: Church architecture -- Great Britain
Subject: Cathedrals -- Great Britain
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cathedrals of Great Britain: Their History and Architecture
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Mark Young, Anna Whitehead and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Cathedrals of Great Britain: Their History and Architecture" by P. H. Ditchfield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the architectural beauty and historical significance of cathedrals across England, Wales, and Scotland. Ditchfield aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the evolution of Gothic architecture, the cultural context behind these magnificent structures, and the influence they have had on society throughout the centuries. At the start of the book, Ditchfield introduces his purpose of describing the architectural styles of British cathedrals and their historical significance. He discusses the evolution of English Gothic architecture from the Norman period through the four distinct styles that followed, emphasizing the unique characteristics of each and the contributions of various master builders. The introduction sets the stage for an exploration of these sacred buildings and highlights the importance of understanding their designs and historical context, forming a foundation for the detailed exploration of individual cathedrals that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930
Illustrator: Crickmore, H.
Illustrator: James, Helen M. (Helen Mary), 1863-1900
Illustrator: Railton, Herbert, 1857-1910
Illustrator: Symington, James Ayton, 1856?-1939
EBook No.: 43402
Published: Aug 5, 2013
Downloads: 849
Language: English
Subject: Church architecture -- Great Britain
Subject: Cathedrals -- Great Britain
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.