Project Gutenberg 2003-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 669 Adams, Henry 1838 1918 Adams, Henry Brooks Adams, Henry (Brooks) Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont_Saint_Michel_and_Chartres Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres" by Henry Adams is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The work explores the profound interconnectedness of art, architecture, philosophy, and theology throughout the Middle Ages, specifically focusing on two monumental sites: Mont-Saint-Michel and the Cathedral of Chartres. Adams delves into the rich spiritual and cultural legacy of these iconic structures, offering insights into the essence of medieval civilization. The beginning of "Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres" sets the stage for a pilgrimage through the medieval world, reflecting on the significance of Mont-Saint-Michel as a powerful symbol of faith and resilience. Adams employs vivid imagery and historical context to describe the physical and spiritual landscapes surrounding the abbey. He introduces the themes of architectural grandeur and unity in medieval thought, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the mystical experience of the age. Through his evocative prose, Adams conveys a deep appreciation for the harmony between humans and the divine as expressed in the artistic achievements of the time, laying the groundwork for an exploration of the intricate tapestry of medieval life and belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Civilization, Medieval Mont-Saint-Michel (Abbey : France) Cathédrale de Chartres DC Text Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Architecture Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 910978 2025-08-02T12:02:29.184775 text/html 910799 2025-01-09T00:59:26.035726 text/html 427974 2025-08-02T12:02:40.085722 application/epub+zip 441097 2025-08-02T12:02:32.522802 application/epub+zip 426440 2025-08-02T12:02:31.256773 application/epub+zip 750157 2025-08-02T12:02:46.056773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 714906 2025-08-02T12:02:39.192774 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 683841 2022-09-02T15:20:36.321341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 858010 2025-08-02T12:02:28.676787 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 838247 2024-01-17T01:21:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17623 2025-08-02T12:02:46.198685 application/rdf+xml 17604 2025-08-02T12:02:31.744784 image/jpeg 4251 2025-08-02T12:02:31.502765 image/jpeg 426701 2025-08-02T12:02:29.253782 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