{"product_id":"mont-saint-michel-and-chartres-9781513267708","title":"Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing architecture, sculpture, culture and history, \u003cb\u003eAdams\u003c\/b\u003e humanizes the medieval period and provides valuable insight on religious philosophy. \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e provides a background and description of the construction of two French landmarks built in the 11th century. The Mont-Saint Michel cathedral was built during a militant time; it was not enough to simply be steadfast in one’s own beliefs, but also to make others believe them. Religious conversion was a form of defense. Mont-Saint Michel was built in a period where faith was aggressive, almost violent, and to accommodate this, Mont-Saint Michel was built in honor of a warrior angel. In contrast, the Chartes cathedral, another French monument built in the Gothic period, was built as a shrine to Mary, the mother of God. Using Mary’s image and inspiration, this church set a welcoming tone. While the cathedral of Mont-Saint Michel represents a more aggressive side of faith, the cathedral of Chartes is the embodiment of love and peace. In the same way that this contrast exists between the two cathedrals, a similar duality is present in the Christian faith. It is both a safe haven and a weapon wielded by the religious in order to conform others to their faith. Through descriptions and comparisons between Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes, \u003cb\u003e Adams \u003c\/b\u003e provides thoughtful reflection on both Christianity and the magnificent structures of the Gothic period. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003eis a subjective and personal view on history written in beautiful prose. With the stories behind two grand French cathedrals, \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e explore themes of Christianity, gender, and medieval culture with eloquent and enlightened discourse on history and the politics within Christianity. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in a modern, readable font and new, striking cover design, \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes \u003c\/i\u003e by the prolific American author and philosopher, \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003e  provides meaningful meditation on the duality of religion and insight on the French Gothic period. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graphic Arts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359535956311,"sku":"9781513267708","price":11.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781513267708.jpg?v=1754124940","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mont-saint-michel-and-chartres-9781513267708","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}