For 1700 years, cathedrals have embodied the glory of God while serving as a physical representation of the power of the church and its leaders. This book captures the spell cast by these superb sacred buildings in magnificent photographs and informative text. Additional churches of significance are included, as well, for a total of 240 wonderful examples of sacred Christian architecture dating from the medieval period to modern times.
For 1700 years, cathedrals have embodied the glory of God while serving as a physical representation of the power of the church and its leaders. This book captures the spell cast by these superb sacred buildings in magnificent photographs and informative text. Additional churches of significance are included, as well, for a total of 240 wonderful examples of sacred Christian architecture dating from the medieval period to modern times.