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Focusing on the financing and construction of medieval cathedrals, this book explores iconic structures in cities such as Paris, Amiens, and York. It delves into the economic and social factors that influenced these monumental projects, revealing the intricate relationships between architecture, religion, and community during that era. By examining the historical context, the narrative highlights the significance of these cathedrals as symbols of faith and craftsmanship in medieval society.
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Gold Was the Mortar, Henry Kraus
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Gold Was the Mortar
- Subtitle
- The Economics of Cathedral Building
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry Kraus
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 294
- ISBN13
- 9780367209438
- Category
- Business and Economics, World history, Ecology
- Description
- Focusing on the financing and construction of medieval cathedrals, this book explores iconic structures in cities such as Paris, Amiens, and York. It delves into the economic and social factors that influenced these monumental projects, revealing the intricate relationships between architecture, religion, and community during that era. By examining the historical context, the narrative highlights the significance of these cathedrals as symbols of faith and craftsmanship in medieval society.