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A Glimpse of Heaven
A Glimpse Of Heaven
    Tells the story of
    Catholic church
    architecture in England
    and Wales. This book
    demonstrates that many
    Victorian Catholic
    churches were
    masterpieces, that
    Catholic built churches
    and chapels of
    astonishing confidence
    even in the 18th century,
    and that in the 20th
    century Catholic
    church-builders grasped
    the architectural
    opportunities.
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Ancient Churches of Ethiopia
Ancient Churches Of Ethiopia
    The kings of Aksum
    formally became Christian
    during the second quarter
    of the fourth century,
    making Ethiopia the
    second country (after
    Armenia) in the world
    officially to adopt the
    faith. This book offers
    an account of Ethiopian
    Christian civilization
    and its churches both
    built and rock-hewn -
    from the Aksumite period
    to the thirteenth
    century.
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Chantry Chapels and Medieval Strategies for the Afterlife
Chantry Chapels And Medieval
Strategies For The Afterlife
    Beliefs in the afterlife
    dominated the images,
    literature and liturgy of
    medieval church and
    society. This book
    discusses aspects of
    chantry chapel
    foundation, design and
    spatial arrangements, as
    well as their origins and
    the effects of the
    Reformation, with
    reference to some
    examples. It also
    considers the various
    types of chantry chapel.
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Sanctuary of Fatima
Sanctuary Of Fatima
    Millions of pilgrims
    flock to Fatima in
    Portugal every year. A
    new church building was
    needed to accommodate up
    to 9000 people. The Most
    Holy Trinity Church was
    completed in 2007 for use
    at Sunday mass. This
    title features essays,
    project descriptions,
    and photography that
    present the project.
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Liturgy and Architecture
Liturgy And Architecture
    Explores the
    interrelationship of
    liturgy and architecture
    from the early Church.
    This book is suitable for
    liturgist, clergy,
    theologians, art and
    architectural historians,
    and those interested in
    the conservation of
    ecclesiastical structures
    built for the liturgy.
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Cathedral
Cathedral
    The English medieval
    cathedrals are one of the
    wonders of the world. But
    who made them, and why?
    Incorporating the
    historical research,
    this work presents a
    picture of the English
    cathedrals as above all
    products of their time,
    not just great
    architectural monuments.
    It is intended for every
    lover of history and
    architecture.
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Cathedrals and Abbeys
Cathedrals And Abbeys
    Britain's cathedrals
    remain potent symbols of
    religious continuity.
    Their purpose was to
    reveal God's majesty, to
    declare the supremacy of
    the Church and the
    devotion of the men who
    built them. This title
    contains over 1, 450
    entries, together with
    lists of useful
    addresses. It covers
    subjects like
    architecture, liturgy,
    history and monasticism.
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Orkney
Orkney's Italian Chapel
    Orkney's Italian Chapel
    was built by Italian POWs
    held on the island during
    the Second World War. In
    the sixty-five years
    since it was built it has
    become an enduring symbol
    of peace and hope around
    the world. This title
    tells the story of who
    built the chapel, how it
    came into existence and
    survived against all the
    odds.
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Cathedrals of the World
Cathedrals Of The World
    In the hierarchy of the
    Christian Church, a
    cathedral is the seat of
    a bishopric. They are
    important centers of
    religious activity, as
    well as the venue of
    social functions and
    celebrations. This book
    documents 100 of the
    world's most interesting
    cathedrals.
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Guided by a Stonemason
Guided By A Stonemason
    This highly illustrated,
    accessible book presents
    a completely new look at
    cathedrals, abbeys and
    churches through the eyes
    of a vastly experienced
    working stone-mason.
    Author uses well-chosen
    historical and technical
    information, colourful
    anecdote and his hands-on
    knowledge of building
    structures and technique
    to convey the excitement.
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The Church Explorer
The Church Explorer's Handbook
    This is a portable,
    friendly, non-technical
    illustrated guide to
    church buildings and
    their contents for all
    who enjoy looking at
    churches. It is published
    in association with The
    Open Churches Trust,
    founded in 1994 by Andrew
    Lloyd Webber to encourage
    local churches to stay
    unlocked.
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Building St Pauls
Building St Pauls
    Tells the story of St
    Pauls building and of
    those responsible for its
    construction, from the
    time of the disastrous
    Great Fire to the
    cathedrals final
    completion in 1708. This
    book also considers those
    ordinary craftsmen whose
    work on St Pauls has
    received less attention:
    the contractors and
    overseers, and the
    quarrymen on the Isle of
    Portland.
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Religion and Place
Religion And Place
    Liverpool is a city of
    amazing cultural,
    ethnic, and religious
    diversity with almost
    every religious faith and
    individual denomination
    represented. These places
    of worship continue to be
    important architectural
    landmarks and much-loved
    cultural and community
    assets.
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Khajuraho
Khajuraho
    This text is an
    introduction to the world
    of the Khajuraho temples:
    their history,
    patronage, court
    culture, religion,
    iconography, sculptures
    and architecture.
    Addressed to the general
    reader by an expert on
    the subject, it
    systematically describes
    the 22 temples and three
    museums at the site.
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Preah Khan Monastic Complex
Preah Khan Monastic Complex
    Wonderfully illustrated
    volume outlining the
    history, significance
    and accomplishments in
    conservation at Preah
    Khan during the last two
    decades. Part of Scala's
    fascinating series
    drawing on World Monument
    Fund's remarkable
    resources of information.
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Contemporary Church Architecture
Contemporary Church
Architecture
    Covering buildings across
    the world, this book
    covers the development of
    contemporary church
    design by looking at how
    the rational can be
    reconciled and can inform
    one another. It also
    outlines the main trends
    and approaches: the
    conflict between
    self-expression and
    expression of the sacred,
    between sculptural
    signification and
    functionalism.
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Wales
Wales
    From the great citadels
    of Caernarvon, Harlech,
    Powis and Beaumaris in
    the north, to the
    Victorian glories of
    Cardiff in the south,
    the buildings of Wales
    embody its history and
    are the equal of any in
    the British Isles. This
    book presents the
    cultural history of
    Wales.
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St Martin-in-the Fields
St Martin-in-the Fields
    St Martin's has a long
    history stretching back
    more than eight hundred
    years. Its clergy and
    congregation have always
    been interesting and
    often eccentric (two
    vicars became archbishops
    and two went to prison)
    and the author describes
    them with humour.
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Images of Lust
Images Of Lust
    From the famous
    sheela-na-gigs, through
    all the forms of
    exhibitionists -
    mermaids, centaurs,
    misers and priapic
    figures - extraordinary
    sculptures considered
    "obscene" by today's
    standards may be found on
    churches in Britain,
    Ireland, France and
    Spain.
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Jewish Heritage in England
Jewish Heritage In England
    In 1656, Jews returned
    to England after an
    absence of nearly 400
    years, since the
    medieval expulsion under
    Edward I in 1290. This is
    a comprehensive guide to
    historic synagogues and
    sites in this country
    dating from before the
    Second World War, based
    on a survey carried out
    with the support of
    English Heritage and the
    Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Shadows in the Nave
Shadows In The Nave
    Paranormal historian Paul
    Adams and writer and
    photographer Eddie Brazil
    join Peter Underwood,
    the UK's most experienced
    ghost hunter and
    respected author of over
    fifty books on the
    supernatural, in another
    literary partnership that
    will chill all but the
    sturdiest of hearts.
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Beth Sholom Synagogue
Beth Sholom Synagogue
    In a suburb just north of
    Philadelphia stands Beth
    Sholom Synagogue, Frank
    Lloyd Wright's only
    synagogue and one of his
    finest religious
    buildings. This book
    takes us deep inside the
    synagogue's design,
    construction, and
    reception to bring us an
    illuminating portrait of
    the crowning achievement
    of this important aspect
    of Wright's career.
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Flint Flushwork
Flint Flushwork
    Flint Flushwork is a
    wholly external
    decorative medium, where
    the skills of medieval
    craftsman blended with
    the iconography of the
    medieval church to create
    a different art form.
    This book provides a
    perspective on the
    several different modes
    of Flushwork that have
    been identified. It aims
    to encourage an
    understanding of this
    branch of art.
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The Sacred In-between: The Mediating Roles of Architecture
The Sacred In-between: The
Mediating Roles Of
Architecture
    Suitable for those
    interested in sacred
    architecture, this book
    offers an insight into
    the extraordinary
    buildings and the forces
    behind them. Examining
    the contexts, approaches
    and understandings of the
    architecture involved,
    it draws on a range of
    cases and focuses on
    their continuing
    significance and the
    lessons they can offer.
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St. Paul
St. Paul's
    This wide-ranging and
    comprehensive account is
    based on the most recent
    research and thinking
    about St Paul's and
    London, as well as the
    church in England. With
    42 contributors, the
    book unites specialised
    studies with a series of
    historical overviews.
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Ancient Pagan
Ancient Pagan
    Pagan is the largest and
    most resplendent centre
    of Buddhist art in the
    ancient world.
    Construction in the city
    peaked between the 11th
    and 13th centuries when
    over 2, 000 temples,
    monasteries and stupas
    were created along the
    eastern bank of the
    Irrawaddy. This work
    features 33 monuments
    highlighting Pagan's
    history.
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Stained Glass of Canterbury Cathedral
Stained Glass Of Canterbury
Cathedral
    The stained glass of
    Canterbury Cathedral in
    Kent, England is a
    revelation - the vibrant
    colour and breathtaking
    detail are visible to
    visitors. This work
    features a selection of
    some of the most
    beautiful and important
    pieces of glass on
    display at the Cathedral.
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Suffolk Churches
Suffolk Churches
    Fifty churches in
    Suffolk, chosen for
    their beauty, historical
    or anecdotal interest,
    are here featured in a
    series of captivating
    photographic portraits by
    David Stanford. Many of
    these places of worship
    suffered the iconoclastic
    ravages of Puritan
    zealots. Stanford's
    atmospheric photography
    captures the spirit of
    these buildings.
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Brunelleschi
Brunelleschi's Dome
    Even in an age of soaring
    skyscrapers and cavernous
    sports stadiums, the
    cathedral of Santa Maria
    del Fiore in Florence,
    with its immense,
    terracotta-tiled cupola,
    retains a rare power to
    astonish. This book tells
    the story of how the
    cupola was raised, from
    its conception to its
    consecration.
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Sultans and Mosques
Sultans And Mosques
    The mosque architecture
    of the Independent
    Sultanate period (from
    the 14th to the 16th
    centuries) represents the
    most important element of
    the Islamic architecture
    of Bengal. The early
    Muslim architecture of
    Bangladesh is an
    important architectural
    heritage of the Islamic
    world and the Indian
    sub-continent. This work
    deals with this area.
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The Eighteenth-century Church in Britain
The Eighteenth-century Church
In Britain
    An account of the
    architectural character
    of a vast range of
    ecclesiastical buildings,
    including the Anglican
    parish churches,
    medieval cathedrals
    repaired and modified
    during the period,
    Dissenting and Catholic
    chapels (as well as
    town-house,
    country-house, college
    and hospital chapels) and
    mausoleums.
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Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral
    '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.
    This book focuses on the
    construction itself
    presenting an account of
    why it is so unique.
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The Synagogues of Britain and Ireland
The Synagogues Of Britain And
Ireland
    Illustrated with images
    and photographs, this
    book traces the
    architecture of the
    synagogue in Britain and
    Ireland from its discreet
    Georgian- and Regency-era
    beginnings to the golden
    age of the grand
    'cathedral synagogues' of
    the High Victorian
    period.
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Indian Temple Sculpture
Indian Temple Sculpture
    Illustrated with the
    V&A's unrivalled
    collection of South-Asian
    sculpture, this work
    looks at Indian temple
    sculpture, as an
    instrument of worship
    which embodies powerful
    religious experience. It
    considers its
    cosmological meaning,
    its origins, the temple
    setting and the role of
    sculpture within it; and
    reveals the vivid rituals
    in practice.
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Wales
Wales's Best One Hundred
Churches
    The churches of Wales are
    one of Britain's great
    unheralded treasures.
    Illustrated in colour,
    this book encompasses a
    millennium of churches
    around Wales, from tiny
    St Govan's tucked in its
    cliff-face, through
    ruined Llanthony to the
    magnificence of the
    cathedrals at Llandaff
    and St David's.
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The English Abbey Explained
The English Abbey Explained
    Using his own drawings,
    diagrams and photographs,
    the author explains the
    history of the abbey and
    how it was used in the
    past. Divided into three
    parts, the book charts
    the origins of the abbey,
    examines the individual
    parts in detail, and
    contains a time chart for
    dating abbeys.
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Church Clocks
Church Clocks
    Focusing on some of the
    most noteworthy church
    clocks in Britain, and
    the intriguing stories
    behind them, this book
    traces the history of
    church clocks from the
    wealthy abbeys and
    cathedrals of the
    medieval period, through
    the gentle developments
    and refinements that made
    clocks more accurate and
    easier to maintain.
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English Thatched Churches
English Thatched Churches
    Deals with the
    picturesque thatched
    churches in the English
    countryside. This guide
    presents the churches
    county-by-county and
    features colour
    photographs of the
    churches and their
    interiors, which reveal
    a host of treasures such
    as fourteenth-century
    wall paintings,
    intricate stone carvings
    by Norman masons, and
    ornate wood carvings.
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Churches in Early Medieval Ireland
Churches In Early Medieval
Ireland
    Deals with the churches
    in Ireland from the
    arrival of Christianity
    in the fifth century to
    the early stages of the
    Romanesque around 1100.
    The author argues that
    some of these monumental
    schemes were intended to
    recall distant sacred
    topographies, especially
    Jerusalem and Rome.
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Sound of Worship
Sound Of Worship
    Provides the information
    and description of
    acoustical and other
    technological issues
    specific to churches.
    This book offers coverage
    ranging from building
    design and understanding
    the purpose and use of
    the sound system to the
    technical aspects of the
    acoustic equipment and
    sound specification and
    types.
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Remembering the California Missions
Remembering The California
Missions
    Follows the path of El
    Camino Real, stretching
    from the San Joaquin and
    Salinas Valleys, through
    the rugged coastlines of
    Monterey and San
    Francisco, and inland to
    Sonoma. This title
    reveals founding hero
    Father Junipero Serra's
    pioneering labours, the
    conquest of the land's
    agricultural wealth, and
    California's painful
    transfers from the
    Indians.
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Sultanahmet and Suleymaniye
Sultanahmet And Suleymaniye
    Together, Suleymaniye
    (1550-7) and Sultanahmet
    (1609-16) are an
    awe-inspiring testament
    to the power of faith and
    the splendour of the
    Ottoman Empire. This
    title includes an
    in-depth study of the
    architecture, situating
    the mosques within the
    wider context of the
    Ottoman political and
    artistic milieu of their
    time.
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Harris
Harris's Guide To Churches And
Cathedrals
    A guide to churches and
    cathedrals. Alongside the
    gazetteer to 500
    churches, this book
    presents stories about
    every aspect of church
    architecture from bells
    and mazes, to maidens'
    garlands and stained
    glass sundials, vamping
    horns and wooden
    effigies. It is intended
    for those who love
    visiting churches and
    wants to know more.
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Romanesque Churches of France
Romanesque Churches Of France
    Covers a hundred or so
    churches in ten
    geographical sections
    from Normandy and
    Burgundy in the north to
    Provence, Roussillon and
    Languedoc in the south.
    This book could be useful
    to travellers, and could
    be a reference book for
    all those with a general
    interest in the history
    of French architecture
    and sculpture.
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The Building of Liverpool Cathedral
The Building Of Liverpool
Cathedral
    Liverpool Cathedral is
    one of the largest and
    greatest church buildings
    in the world. This work
    presents the story of the
    building itself - its
    architect and the
    hundreds of craftsmen who
    worked in stone, brick,
    wood and glass. It also
    tells the broader story
    of the building of a
    cathedral community in
    the heart of a modern
    city.
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Structure of Gothic Cathedrals
Structure Of Gothic Cathedrals
    Describes the process of
    erecting the great
    cathedrals in the Gothic
    era. This text explains
    the building equipment
    and falsework needed,
    the actual operations
    undertaken, and the
    sequence of these
    operations as far as they
    can be deduced from
    manuscript illuminations
    and pictorial
    representations.
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How to Read a Church
How To Read A Church
    This guide informs
    visitors to churches and
    cathedrals how to
    interpret the common
    images and meanings in
    church art and
    architecture. It explains
    how to identify people,
    scenes, details and
    their significance, and
    explores the symbolism of
    different animals,
    plants, colours,
    numbers and letters.
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A Glimpse of Heaven
A Glimpse Of Heaven
    A celebration of 100
    Catholic churches in
    England and Wales, this
    book is a combination of
    text and photography.
    Each chapter is devoted
    to a milestone in the
    history of the Catholic
    Church since the
    Reformation, with an
    introduction followed by
    a description of each
    church complementing Alex
    Ramsay's photographs.
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English Cathedrals
English Cathedrals
    English cathedrals,
    including Canterbury,
    Durham, Winchester and
    York, are the greatest
    collective work of art
    and architecture in
    Britain, reflecting over
    a thousand years of
    history. This book
    presents an account of
    their foundation,
    construction and
    decoration - their
    architectural history -
    and also of who used them
    and what happened in
    them.
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Constructing the Ineffable
Constructing The Ineffable
    Throughout the history of
    the built environment,
    there has been no more
    significant endeavour
    than the construction of
    houses of worship, which
    were once the focal point
    around which
    civilizations and
    city-states developed.
    This book examines this
    topic across continents
    and from the perspective
    of multiple faiths.
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Downside Abbey
Downside Abbey
    Downside Abbey is a
    unique and beautiful book
    celebrating the
    architecture of this
    magnificent English abbey
    church. It features
    specially commissioned
    images by acclaimed
    architectural
    photographer Paul Barker,
    and includes
    contributions from such
    leading architectural
    historians as Gavin Stamp
    and Alan Powers.
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The Architecture of the Scottish Medieval Church 1100-1560
The Architecture Of The
Scottish Medieval Church
1100-1560
    A survey of Scotland's
    medieval church
    architecture. It covers
    buildings constructed
    between the early 12th
    century and the
    Reformation in 1560. From
    majestic cathedrals and
    abbeys to modest parish
    churches and chapels, it
    places the architecture
    in context by considering
    the varied sources of
    ideas that underlay
    church designs.
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The Green Man
The Green Man
    Green men are figures or
    heads that were carved in
    churches, abbeys and
    cathedrals from the
    twelfth to the sixteenth
    centuries. This book
    discusses the origins and
    definitions of these
    figures and traces their
    many declines and
    revivals throughout
    history. It is suitable
    for any church history
    enthusiast.
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In the Gardens of Isfahan
In The Gardens Of Isfahan
    The conquering by the
    Persian Safavid dynasty
    in 1502 ushered in the
    golden age for today's
    Iranian city of Isfahan -
    the city whose name is
    not without reason
    translated as 'The Pearl
    of the Orient'. This
    title presents the
    masterworks of Persian
    architecture and
    horticulture from the
    16th to 18th centuries.
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A Little Book of Gargoyles
A Little Book Of Gargoyles
    A title in the LITTLE
    BOOKS OF series which
    present a selection of
    manifestations of the
    Green Men and gargoyles,
    grotesques and spirits
    which are to be found in
    the churches and
    cathedrals of Europe.
    This book looks at the
    creatures carved on the
    walls guttering and
    columns of medieval
    churches.
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Christian Churches
Christian Churches
    Introduces places of
    worship found around the
    world. This book explains
    the general features of
    the buildings and looks
    at how and why the
    building is used by the
    community. It includes
    case studies from around
    the world looking at how
    people worship in the
    building. It contains a
    world map showing areas
    in which the religion is
    practised.
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A Little Book of the Green Man
A Little Book Of The Green Man
    A title in the LITTLE
    BOOKS OF series which
    present a selection of
    manifestations of the
    Green Men and gargoyles,
    grotesques and spirits
    which are to be found in
    the churches and
    cathedrals of Europe.
    This book looks at the
    manifestations of the
    Green Man in particular,
    as Pan, Robin Hood, the
    oak King, a symbol of
    life in death, and death
    in life.
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A Little Book of Misericords
A Little Book Of Misericords
    A title in the LITTLE
    BOOKS OF series which
    present a selection of
    manifestations of the
    Green Men and gargoyles,
    grotesques and spirits
    which are to be found in
    the churches and
    cathedrals of Europe.
    This book looks at the
    miserycord, a carved
    wooden prayer rest,
    decorated on the
    underside with bawdy
    caricatures by medieval
    craftsmen.
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The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages
The Cathedral Builders Of The
Middle Ages
    All over Europe, from
    Westminster to Rouen,
    the cathedrals of the
    Middle Ages still stand.
    This book explores the
    world of the medieval
    master mason. How were
    these structures built
    when only primitive
    machinery was available?
    Who initiated and
    designed them? Who built
    and paid for them?
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Canterbury Cathedral Priory in the Age of Becket
Canterbury Cathedral Priory In
The Age Of Becket
    Recounts the extensive
    building programme that
    took place at Canterbury
    Cathedral Priory,
    England, from 1153 to
    1167, during the time
    when Thomas Becket served
    as Royal Chancellor and
    then as archbishop of
    Canterbury. This title
    also sheds fresh light on
    the social and cultural
    history of the mid-12th
    century.
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Pocket Guide to How to Read a Church
Pocket Guide To How To Read A
Church
    From paintings, fonts
    and altars, to pew ends,
    choir stalls and stained
    glass windows, this work
    takes you through each
    significant church
    feature. It includes
    sections on: The basics:
    imagery, themes and
    history; Church
    architecture, inside and
    out; Symbols, colours
    and words;
    Representations of God,
    Jesus Christ and the
    Virgin Mary; and more.
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Financing Cathedral Building in the Middle Ages
Financing Cathedral Building
In The Middle Ages
    This first comprehensive
    overview of the process
    of commissioning and
    financing the
    construction of
    cathedrals in the Middle
    Ages reveals a financing
    system almost as
    monumental as the
    cathedrals themselves.
    Here we follow the
    historian on a
    fascinating examination
    of construction accounts
    and other sources -
    extant but never so
    minutely explored -
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City Churches of Sir Christopher Wren
City Churches Of Sir
Christopher Wren
    The Great Fire of 1666
    devastated the centre of
    London, with a loss of
    old St Paul's and
    eighty-six parish
    churches. Sir Christopher
    Wren was responsible for
    rebuilding the cathedral
    and fifty-one of the
    parish churches. This
    book describes how and
    when the churches were
    built, exploring the
    contributions of Wren and
    of his two assistants.
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Churches of Minnesota
Churches Of Minnesota
    From the one-room chapel
    in a prairie town to the
    grandiose cathedral on a
    city street, churches
    stand at the heart of the
    Minnesota landscape. In
    this book, photographer
    Doug Ohman and
    award-winning writer Jon
    Hassler come together to
    honour these
    architectural icons and
    share the stories of
    faith that built these
    sacred spaces.
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Essex Churches
Essex Churches
    Focusing on Essex, this
    work presents fifty
    churches in a series of
    photographic portraits.
    This selection includes
    St Peter and St Paul, St
    Andrew Greensted Juxta
    Ongar, St Clement West
    Thurrock, and the Priory
    Church of St Laurence
    Blackmore. It captures
    the spirit of these
    unique buildings as
    architectural heritage.
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The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt
The Complete Temples Of
Ancient Egypt
    A comprehensive survey of
    all Egypt's temples,
    from Luxor and Karnak to
    those in the delta,
    oases and Nubia. It
    traces the processes of
    building and decorating,
    how they functioned, and
    what happened when they
    were robbed and
    desecrated. It also
    discusses the Egyptian
    pantheon, rites and
    festivals.
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The Complete Taj Mahal
The Complete Taj Mahal
    Leads the reader through
    the whole complex and
    gardens of the Taj Mahal.
    This title offers an
    account of the
    mausoleum's urban
    setting, its design and
    construction, its
    symbolic meaning, and
    its history up to the
    present day. It is
    suitable for those at
    home as well as those
    visiting the Taj Mahal.
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The Popular Guide to Suffolk Churches
The Popular Guide To Suffolk
Churches
    This is a pocket guide to
    Anglican churches in west
    Suffolk, containing a
    glossary providing
    reference back-up in
    encyclopaedic form. It is
    one of a series, which
    aims to show that every
    church is different and
    that each has something
    of its own to offer.
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Architecture of Truth
Architecture Of Truth
    A pictorial appreciation
    of the Abbey of Le
    Thoronet in Provence,
    one of the wonders of
    12th-century Cistercian
    architecture,
    photographed by Lucien
    Herve in the mid-1950s
    and introduced by Le
    Corbusier. Herve's study
    presents the building
    throughout the course of
    a day.
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Great Cathedrals
Great Cathedrals
    Covering the major
    Romanesque and Gothic
    cathedrals in France,
    England, Germany, Italy
    and Spain, this volume
    of over 300 photographs
    showing the cathedrals
    inside and out, with
    close-up architectural
    and sculptural details
    and an authoritative
    text, presents a survey
    of these religious
    buildings.
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Survey of London: The Charterhouse
Survey Of London: The
Charterhouse
    Founded as a Carthusian
    priory in the fourteenth
    century, the
    Charterhouse is a
    magnificent complex of
    historic buildings in the
    City of London. This
    title pressents a
    comprehensive record of
    London's medieval
    Charterhouse, including
    original research,
    photography, and the
    various inventories.
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Romanesque Churches of Spain
Romanesque Churches Of Spain
    The Romanesque churches
    in the northern half of
    Spain rival those of
    France for their
    distinctiveness and
    originality and for their
    remarkable sculpture.
    Built mainly between
    about 1000 and 1200,
    their styles vary
    greatly. 120 churches in
    Catalonia, Aragon,
    Navarre and the Basque
    Country, Cantabria,
    Castile, Leon, Asturias
    and Galicia are covered.
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England
England's Thousand Best
Churches
    Explores the length and
    breadth of England to
    select thousand best
    churches. This work is
    organised by county, and
    each church is described
    - often with asides - and
    given a star-rating from
    one to five. It includes
    county sections that is
    prefaced by a map
    locating each church.
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London
London's City Churches
    The sanctity of the
    church has prevented
    London's churches from
    being redeveloped or
    altered in any
    significant way and so
    they remain historical
    islands while the
    environment around them
    has changed beyond
    recognition. This book
    includes some of the
    capital's finest
    architecture.
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England
England's Great Cathedrals
    Explores cathedrals in
    England - from Truro, in
    Cornwall, to Carlisle,
    near the Scottish border.
    With more than 100 colour
    photographs that capture
    the cathedrals as they
    are now, this title
    explores the remarkable
    people and events that
    have influenced cathedral
    architecture throughout
    the ages.
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St. John
St. John's Episcopal Church
Edinburgh
    Examines the history and
    architectural development
    of St John's Church. This
    book discusses the
    architectural debates
    which impacted on St
    John's design, and
    evaluates its
    significance and legacy.
    It also considers the
    Scottish religious and
    cultural impact of the
    church building, and its
    role in the Christian
    life of Edinburgh's New
    Town.
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St Albans Cathedral and Abbey
St Albans Cathedral And Abbey
    St Albans Abbey is one of
    Britain's earliest
    Christian foundations and
    commemorates Britain's
    first Christian martyr,
    the Romano-British saint
    Alban, who was executed
    in about AD 300. For more
    than 1700 years people
    have gathered and
    worshipped on this site.
    This title tells the
    story of the Abbey from
    Alban onwards.
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