Examines the evolution of stone architecture in the Middle Ages and the techniques of building castles and cathedrals.

Examines the history, design, construction, and uses of cathedrals and describes some notable examples

An in-depth presentation of a Gothic cathedral and the lives of the people who built it brings the construction site alive through descriptions of the arduous work carried out by different craftsmen and laborers.

Text and cutaway illustrations depict the construction of a medieval cathedral and the way of life inside it (view table of contents)

Product Description: Describes the cathedrals of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, detailing their construction.

Describes the design and building of various cathedrals throughout the world from the early Middle Ages to the present day.

Describes the beginning and development of Gothic architecture as manifested in the massive European cathedrals. Focuses on the lives of those involved with the new architectural crusade--laborers, artisans, and churchmen.