"The British Archaeological Association Conference of 2014, based at Aberdeen University, surveyed the medieval heritage of Aberdeenshire and Moray. The opening historical papers establish the political, economic and administrative context of the region, looking at both the secu…
"Die Cadolzburg bei Nürnberg ist eine der mächtigsten Herrschaftsburgen Frankens. Die Burganlage des 13. Jahrhunderts wurde im Spätmittelalter noch einmal entscheidend erweitert. Der Ausbau zur fürstlichen Residenz wurde nicht zuletzt durch die Erhebung der hier herrschenden (Ho…
"Sumptuously illustrated with breathtaking views of the cathedrals and telling details of both the architecture and the sculpture, this book will be an indispensable source for scholars and students, and a visual treat for all lovers of the medieval past."--Jacket.
A visual exploration, from the groundplan to the topping of the spire. Illustrated with beautiful engravings, it looks at each element of the structure in turn, explaining the processes and methods used. Written by a leading architectural historian, this text is an illuminating …
This is an English-language study on the architecture and art of medieval France of the Romanesque and Gothic periods between 1000-1500. In addition to essays on individual monuments there are general discussions of given periods and specific problems such as: why did Gothic com…