02312cam a22003013u 4500 47904 UtSlPG 20260610134112.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA Various The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, vol. 06, No. 07, July 1900 : House of Jacques Coeur: Bourges; Gothic Carved Woodwork Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-01-07 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, vol. 06, No. 07, July 1900" is a publication focusing on architectural documentation, produced during the early 20th century. This particular volume discusses the House of Jacques Coeur located in Bourges, highlighting its significance in Gothic architecture. It delves into the architectural and historical importance of the building, linking it to the life and achievements of Jacques Coeur, a prominent merchant and figure in French history. The content of the book offers a detailed examination of the House of Jacques Coeur, emphasizing its architectural design and the life of its owner, who experienced both prosperity and downfall. The narrative tracks Coeur’s rise from a merchant to a trusted royal treasurer, revealing his wealth and notable contributions to the French crown. However, it also chronicles his dramatic fall from grace due to political intrigue and unfounded accusations, culminating in his exile. Alongside this biographical account, the book describes the intricate details and stylistic features of the house, making it not just an architectural study but also a historical narrative intertwined with the story of a fascinating individual. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Architecture -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47904 88743 88743