Cathedrals of the World

About this book

Arranged in alphabetical order by country this is a guide to 83 of the worlds great cathedrals which are described in detail and illustrated with colour photographs and cut-away drawings. An introduction discusses the history of cathedral-building and what motivated the builders and there are five double-page-spread cut-away features on St Pauls Notre-Dame Cologne Cathedral St Peters and St Sophias. Side panels give historical details and additional information on architects and clerics associated with the cathedrals and an overview of cathedral architecture examines the influence on particular styles such as Gothic.