Bell's Cathedrals: St. David's

Robson, Philip A. (Philip Appleby), 1871-

Yazar

Robson, Philip A. (Philip Appleby), 1871-

Tür

Mimarlık ve Tasarım

Yayın tarihi

2016-08-05

Yayıncı

OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu

Biçim

E-kitap

Fiyat

Ücretsiz

Anahtar kelimeler

St. Davids Cathedral, NA: Fine Arts: Architecture

Kısa tanıtım

"Bell's Cathedrals: St. David's" by Philip A. Robson is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both a guide and a scholarly examination of St. David's Cathedral, offering insights into its architecture, historical significance, and restoration efforts through the centuries. The book is likely to attract readers interested in history, architecture, and ecclesiastical study, providing a comprehensive exploration of one of Wales' most revered cathedrals. The opening of the book introduces the cathedral's site and its historical context, noting that the see of St. David’s was founded in the sixth century. Robson explains that this site, while admired for its natural beauty, has always posed challenges due to its marshy ground. He provides a brief overview of the cathedral’s evolution, describing multiple reconstructions following fires and other disasters, and emphasizing the influence of various bishops who contributed to its grandeur. As the book unfolds, readers are prepared for an in-depth exploration of St. David's Cathedral, highlighting both its architectural intricacies and the historical events that shaped it over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 52728). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52728

Önizleme

"Bell's Cathedrals: St. David's" by Philip A. Robson is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both a guide and a scholarly examination of St. David's Cathedral, offering insights into its architecture, historical significance, and restoration efforts through the centuries. The book is likely to attract readers interested in history, architecture, and ecclesiastical study, providing a comprehensive exploration of one of Wales' most revered cathedrals. The opening of the book introduces the cathedral's site and its historical context, noting that the see of St. David’s was founded in the sixth century. Robson explains that this site, while admired for its natural beauty, has always posed challenges due to its marshy ground. He provides a brief overview of the cathedral’s evolution, describing multiple reconstructions following fires and other

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