Paris and Her Cathedrals

R. Howard Bloch, a renowned French literature professor, has written a book called Paris and Her Cathedrals that explores the history of six French cathedrals, including Saint-Denis, Chartres, Sainte-Chapelle, Reims, Amiens, and Notre-Dame, from the High Middle Ages to the devastating fire in 2019. The book provides insight into the architectural splendor and thrilling tales of French history, with the author's photographs enhancing our understanding of the city and its environs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Renowned French literature professor R. Howard Bloch has gained international recognition for his captivating insider tours of Paris, exclusively conducted for college students studying abroad. For years, Bloch's extensive expertise in French cathedrals has been highly sought after, and he has finally decided to impart his profound knowledge to a broader audience. In this captivating book, Bloch takes readers on a journey through six iconic cathedrals: Saint-Denis, Chartres, Sainte-Chapelle, Reims, Amiens, and Notre-Dame. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, he delves into the historical evolution of each cathedral, spanning from the High Middle Ages to the devastating fire that engulfed Notre-Dame in 2019. By contextualizing the cathedrals within the rich tapestry of French history, Bloch brings the past to life with vivid descriptions of architectural marvels, including soaring buttresses, intricately adorned shrines, hidden burial grounds, and secret chambers. Accompanied by his own photographs, Paris and Her Cathedrals enhances our understanding of Paris's history and its surrounding regions in a truly remarkable way.

Weight: 673g
Dimension: 244 x 165 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781631493928