02656cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000180012624501820014426400510032630000470037733600260042433700260045033800360047650000310051250801890054352015100073253400450224265300240228785600430231131965UtSlPG20260610133729.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05035402  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aRudy, Charles14aThe Cathedrals of Northern Spain :bTheir History and Their Architecture; Together with Much of Interest Concerning the Bishops, Rulers and Other Personages Identified with Them 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-04-12  aProduced 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.)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCathedrals -- Spain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31965