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The Spire

Author : William Golding
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571312268
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book The Spire written by William Golding and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succumb to one churchman's apocalyptic vision in this prophetic tale by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, William Golding (recorded by Benedict Cumberbatch as an audiobook). There were three sorts of people. Those who ran, those who stayed, and those who were built in. Dean Jocelin has a vision: that God has chosen him to erect a great spire. His master builder fearfully advises against it, for the old cathedral was miraculously built without foundations. But Jocelin is obsessed with fashioning his prayer in stone. As his halo of hair grows wilder and his dark angel darker, the spire rises octagon upon octagon, pinnacle by pinnacle, watched over by the gargoyles - until the stone pillars shriek, the earth beneath creeps, and the spire's shadow falls like an axe on the medieval world below ... 'Astounding ... So recklessly beautiful, so sad and so strange ... Holds such a place in my soul that it's more or less a sacred text.' Sarah Perry 'A kind of miracle ... Genius.' Guardian ' Quite simply, a marvel.' NYRB ' Superb ... A classic.' Rebecca West 'A master fabulist .. An iconoclast.' John Fowles 'A visionary ... His masterwork [of] faith, folly and desperate desire ... Golding at his best.' Benjamin Myers

Wiltshire

Author : Nikolaus Pevsner
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300096590
Total Pages : 740 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (965 download)

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Download or read book Wiltshire written by Nikolaus Pevsner and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From prehistoric Stonehenge and Avebury to railway age Swindon, the rolling countryside of Wiltshire encompasses every aspect of English building. Thirteenth-century Salisbury cathedral is set in a spacious close, within a planned medieval town, which boasts Georgian delights such as Mompesson House. Towns and villages range from Marlborough with its sweeping High Street to the exceptional Lacock, in the shadow of its abbey's remains, remodelled as an eighteenth-century Gothick fantasy. The great country houses include some of the finest in England: Palladian Wilton, with which Inigo Jones was involved, Stourhead set in its evocative classical landscape, the elegant eithteenth-century Bowood and the mellow Bath stone of Corsham Court.

Sarum

Author : Edward Rutherfurd
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0307806049
Total Pages : 913 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Sarum written by Edward Rutherfurd and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-09-14 with total page 913 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterpiece of breathtaking scope—a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history This ebook edition features a new introduction by the author in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of Sarum. This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five families—the Wilsons, the Masons, the family of Porteus, the Shockleys, and the Godfreys—who reflect the changing character of Britain. As their fates and fortunes intertwine over the course of the centuries, their greater destinies offer a fascinating glimpse into the future. An absorbing historical chronicle, Sarum is a keen tale of struggle and adventure, a profound human drama, and a magnificent work of sheer storytelling. Praise for Sarum “Bursts with action, encyclopedic in historic detail . . . supremely well crafted and a delight to read.”—Chicago Tribune “A fascinating journey . . . a clear yet sparkling window upon history with a superb narrative, so perfectly balanced between history and fiction that it clears away the mists of time from antiquity, giving the reader the impression that events over a span of ten centuries occurred only yesterday.”—Fort Worth Star-Telegram “Strong . . . appealing . . . I haven’t read so satisfactory a saga in years . . . in fact, perhaps not ever before. . . . It gives you not only history but comfort.”—Chicago Sun-Times “[Edward] Rutherfurd holds us all consistently intrigued. In Sarum he has created a splendid novel that will bring many hours of diversified reading pleasure.”—The Plain Dealer “A richly imagined vision of history, written with genuine delight.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Rutherfurd is at his best. . . . His storytelling skills are substantial. . . . One of the best books of the season.”—Kansas City Star “Absorbing . . . a superior historical novel . . . This blockbuster saga should appeal to discriminating readers, since Rutherfurd has an excellent grasp of his subject and a compelling story to tell.”—Publishers Weekly

Salisbury Cathedral

Author : Tim Tatton-Brown
Publisher : Scala Arts Publishers Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781857599275
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Salisbury Cathedral written by Tim Tatton-Brown and published by Scala Arts Publishers Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salisbury Cathedral, a famously beautiful work of ecclesiastical architecture, was erected within about 40 years in a single style (Early English Gothic), the only substantial additions being the tower and spire, which were completed by about 1330. Tim Tatton-Brown reveals the story of how a great medieval cathedral was built, from the laying of the very first foundations in 1219 to the completion of the great spire, the tallest in Britain at 122 metres high. Drawing on history and geology as well as his expertise in architecture, he shows the wider context of the building, situating its development against the background of English politics of successive ages. He covers with similar authority the relatively few later changes to the structure, right up to the recent installation of a fine new font. His text is accompanied by outstanding new photographs by John Crook, along with drawings, engravings and other illustrations. Contents: Beginnings Preparing for a new cathedral The first phase Bishop Richard's 'New Basilica' The eastern arm, choir and presbytery The completion of the cathedral The chapter house and cloister Building the tower and spire The late Middle Ages, Tudor and early Stuart periods Restoration

Thirteenth-century Wall Painting of Salisbury Cathedral

Author : Matthew M. Reeve
Publisher : Boydell Press
ISBN 13 : 9781843833314
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (333 download)

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Download or read book Thirteenth-century Wall Painting of Salisbury Cathedral written by Matthew M. Reeve and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revisionist study of the wall-paintings of Salisbury Cathedral, setting them in the context of thirteenth-century religious reform.

The Pillars of the Earth

Author : Ken Follett
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101442190
Total Pages : 1009 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Pillars of the Earth written by Ken Follett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller Oprah's Book Club Selection The “extraordinary . . . monumental masterpiece” (Booklist) that changed the course of Ken Follett’s already phenomenal career—and begins where its prequel, The Evening and the Morning, ended. “Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner,” extolled Publishers Weekly on the release of The Pillars of the Earth. A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. Today, it stands as a testament to Follett’s unassailable command of the written word and to his universal appeal. The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect—a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state and brother against brother. A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett’s historical masterpiece.

Salisbury

Author : Sue Finniss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781904965282
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (652 download)

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Download or read book Salisbury written by Sue Finniss and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salisbury is unsurpassed in Britain for its sheer elegance, though the wonders of the city are often obscured by the magnificence of the cathedral and its spire which is taller than any other. In this book Sue Finniss corrects this imbalance and demonstrates her excellence as a watercolour artist with a series of spectacular views of buildings in the city. Each painting is accompanied by a lengthy architectural and historical description which sets the scene. John Elliott is an architectural historian who lives near Salisbury

The Story of Salisbury Cathedral

Author : James Mich John Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book The Story of Salisbury Cathedral written by James Mich John Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cathedral of Bones

Author : J. G. Lewis
Publisher : Stoneheart Press
ISBN 13 : 1939941520
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (399 download)

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Download or read book Cathedral of Bones written by J. G. Lewis and published by Stoneheart Press. This book was released on 2019-08-11 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salisbury, 1226 A young pregnant woman is found tangled in reeds in the river Avon, her identity a mystery. Grieving widow Ela Longespée is determined to succeed her husband as sheriff of Salisbury, and quickly takes charge of the investigation. She soon finds herself in the thick of a neighborhood scandal and a struggle to maintain her authority. With multiple suspects, can she identify the true killer? The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series This series features a real historical figure—the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II’s illegitimate son William. After her husband’s untimely death, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey. The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery series: Book 1: Cathedral of Bones Book 2: Breach of Faith Book 3: The Lost Child Book 4: Forest of Souls Book 5: The Bone Chess Set Book 6: Cloister of Whispers Coming 2022: Book 7: Palace of Thorns

Wood and Garden

Author : Gertrude Jekyll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Wood and Garden written by Gertrude Jekyll and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Single Thread

Author : Tracy Chevalier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0525558241
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book A Single Thread written by Tracy Chevalier and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Great War took both her beloved brother and her fiancZ, Violet Speedwell has become a "surplus woman," one of a generation doomed to a life of spinsterhood. She is drawn into a society of women who embroider kneelers for the cathedral. When forces threaten her new independence and another war appears on the horizon, she fights to put down roots in a place where women aren't expected to grow.grow.

The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain

Author : David Kemp
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1554883474
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (548 download)

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Download or read book The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain written by David Kemp and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1992-01-12 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is a famous queen of Britain really bured beneath platform 10 at King's Cross station in London? What is the telephone number of the National Theatre? what is the best place to eat in Worcester? Where is the National Bagpipe Museum? (Hint: not in Scotland) Was Pointius Pilate born in Pitlochry? The answers to these questions and literally thousands more are to be found in David Kemp's fascinating guidebook, The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain. Nowhere else will the discerning traveller find so much diverse and essential information about British culture gathered together in one volume. With the author as your witty and knowledgeable guide, take a tour through nearly fifty cities, from Penzance to Perth, from London to Cardiff and Belfast. Each city section begins with a concise, readable history and a guided walk around the town, planned to take in as many of the significant local sights as can comfortably be included. Next are exhaustive listings, including telephone numbers and addresses, of everything a culturally curious visitor might want to seek out: theatre, art galleries, museums, antique markets, antiquarian and other bookstores, restaurants, lcoal fairs and festivals and more. Finally, under the headings of Artistic Associations and Ephemera, each section concludes with an entertaining collection of local lore, gossip, legend and anecdote.

Enterprising Women

Author : Elizabeth Crawford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781903427125
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (271 download)

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Download or read book Enterprising Women written by Elizabeth Crawford and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

John Constable and the Fishers

Author : R B Beckett
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000819809
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book John Constable and the Fishers written by R B Beckett and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-02-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1952, John Constable and the Fishers is based on original letters which have never been published in full before. These have been woven into a connected narrative dealing with the friendship which existed between Constable and various members of the Fisher family, more particularly the Bishop of Salisbury (a personal friend of George III who entrusted him with the education of Princess Charlotte as heiress to the throne) and his nephew the Archdeacon of Berkshire. The Archdeacon’s letters give a picture of life in a cathedral closed and country vicarages, reminiscent of Trollope’s Barchester and Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. In return Constable confides his ideals and ambitions; and as Mr. Grigson suggests in his introduction, the encouragement he received from the Fishers may have had a decisive effect on the future of landscape art. The letters are fully annotated and are illustrated with connected works done by Constable. This book will of interest to students of history, art and literature.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1806 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 1806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lonely Planet Europe's Best Trips

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1787010228
Total Pages : 955 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Europe's Best Trips written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 955 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads while touring Europe with Lonely Planet Europe's Best Trips , your passport to up-to-date advice. Featuring 40 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can discover Italy following our Grand Tour or wind your way along Ireland's Ring of Kerry, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to Europe, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet Europe's Best Trips: Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests Get around easily - over 130 easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Covers Italy, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Europe's Best Trips is perfect for exploring Europe via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car. Planning a European trip sans a car? Lonely Planet Europe guide, our most comprehensive guide to Europe, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Fodor's Great Britain

Author : Linda Cabasin
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN 13 : 1400016886
Total Pages : 818 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fodor's Great Britain written by Linda Cabasin and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.