The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine by M. F. Mansfield

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31936.html.images 528 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31936.epub3.images 10.9 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31936.epub.images 10.8 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31936.epub.noimages 244 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31936.kf8.images 14.7 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31936.kindle.images 14.6 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31936.txt.utf-8 395 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/31936/pg31936-h.zip 10.3 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco), 1871-
Illustrator McManus, Blanche, 1869-1935
Title The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine
Note Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary "The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine" by Francis Miltnoun is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This exploration focuses on the rich ecclesiastical architecture found along the Rhine River, providing insights into the styles, characteristics, and cultural significance of the many cathedrals and churches throughout the region. The book aims to highlight the unique Rhenish architectural identity that contrasts with the famed Gothic styles of France. The opening of this work presents a thoughtful introduction to the architectural heritage along the Rhine, emphasizing its historical and cultural context. The author reflects on how the region has been influenced by various historical events and figures, such as the Romans and Charlemagne, which have shaped its ecclesiastical architecture. Additionally, the text hints at the intricate details of the churches, suggesting that the beauty and significance of these structures often go unnoticed compared to the more celebrated Gothic monuments. Ultimately, the beginning sets the stage for an architectural journey along the Rhine, inviting readers to appreciate the artistic and cultural legacy embedded within these sacred spaces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Rhine River Valley -- Description and travel
Subject Cathedrals -- Rhine River Valley
Subject Church architecture -- Rhine River Valley
Category Text
EBook-No. 31936
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 158 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!