The Cathedrals of France - Hardcover

The Cathedrals of France is a comprehensive guidebook written by T. Francis Bumpus that explores the history and architecture of the most famous cathedrals in France. The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a different cathedral, and includes detailed descriptions of their construction, design, and decoration. Bumpus also provides insights into the cultural and religious significance of each cathedral, as well as anecdotes and historical facts that bring the buildings to life. The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs and drawings that capture the grandeur and beauty of these awe-inspiring structures. Whether you are a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply a lover of beautiful buildings, The Cathedrals of France is an essential read that will deepen your appreciation for these remarkable works of art.1927. In the first half of this volume, dealing with Northern France, Mr. Bumpus groups the cathedrals in their respective Archiepiscopal Provinces. Thus: Amiens, Beauvais, Chalons and Soissons follow Rheims; Bayeux, Coutances, Evreux and Seez are grouped under Rouen; Blois, Chartres, Orleans and Versailles under Paris, and so on. Those churches only are described which are actually the seats of bishops in the present day, so that many noble cathedrals, suppressed at the Revolution, such as Auxerre, Laon, Lisieux, Noyon, Senlis and Saint Omer are omitted. In the second half, which deals with the Southern portion of France, he groups them in their respective Architectural Provinces because of the opportunity it affords for some remarks upon local peculiarities which are more marked in churches of the environing district than in cathedrals where provincial localisms have, to a very considerable extent disappeared before the march of architectural progress and development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.