02516cam a22003493u 4500 41687 UtSlPG 20260610133943.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21008018 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle, 1874- How France Built Her Cathedrals: A Study in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries How France Built Her Cathedrals: A Study in the 12th and 13th Centuries Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-12-22 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "How France Built Her Cathedrals: A Study in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries" by Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of Gothic architecture, focusing on its origins and the notable cathedrals built during the 12th and 13th centuries in France. O'Reilly delves into how architecture serves as a historical marker and reflects the cultural and societal advancements of the time, emphasizing the significance of the French cathedrals as foundational to Western architectural heritage. At the start of the text, the author introduces the profound impact of architecture on collective memory, quoting John Ruskin to underscore the idea that architecture is a living testament to history. O'Reilly illustrates how the Gothic cathedrals of France were not merely religious structures, but symbols of national pride and craftsmanship that spoke to the spirit of the era. She outlines the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture, noting the communal efforts of various social classes in the construction of these monumental edifices and framing the cathedrals as a reflection of the societal aspirations and artistic achievements of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cathedrals -- France Architecture, Gothic Leslie, Paul de https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41687 82526 82526