{"product_id":"mont-saint-michel-and-chartres-hardcover","title":"Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing architecture, sculpture, culture and history, \u003cb\u003eAdams\u003c\/b\u003e humanizes the medieval period and provides valuable insight on religious philosophy. \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e provides a background and description of the construction of two French landmarks built in the 11th century. The Mont-Saint Michel cathedral was built during a militant time; it was not enough to simply be steadfast in one's own beliefs, but also to make others believe them. Religious conversion was a form of defense. Mont-Saint Michel was built in a period where faith was aggressive, almost violent, and to accommodate this, Mont-Saint Michel was built in honor of a warrior angel. In contrast, the Chartes cathedral, another French monument built in the Gothic period, was built as a shrine to Mary, the mother of God. Using Mary's image and inspiration, this church set a welcoming tone. While the cathedral of Mont-Saint Michel represents a more aggressive side of faith, the cathedral of Chartes is the embodiment of love and peace. In the same way that this contrast exists between the two cathedrals, a similar duality is present in the Christian faith. It is both a safe haven and a weapon wielded by the religious in order to conform others to their faith. Through descriptions and comparisons between Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes, \u003cb\u003e Adams \u003c\/b\u003e provides thoughtful reflection on both Christianity and the magnificent structures of the Gothic period. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003eis a subjective and personal view on history written in beautiful prose. With the stories behind two grand French cathedrals, \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e explore themes of Christianity, gender, and medieval culture with eloquent and enlightened discourse on history and the politics within Christianity. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in a modern, readable font and new, striking cover design, \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes \u003c\/i\u003e by the prolific American author and philosopher, \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003e provides meaningful meditation on the duality of religion and insight on the French Gothic period. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith whimsical description and meditative reflection, Henry Adams tells the story of the construction, background, and cultural implications of two grand cathedrals built during the French Gothic period. \u003c\/b\u003eSet in the 11th century, \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003e explores the history of the Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes cathedrals. Written in poetic prose, \u003cb\u003eAdams'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e is a work of nonfiction that reflects on history with a personal view. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457134838013,"sku":"9781513218984","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/ZWFGS0kvZXZtMXpITHhvYmoxRGhNQT09.webp?v=1777234387","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/mont-saint-michel-and-chartres-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}