
Notre Dame de Paris
a celebration of the cathedral
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
30 December 2019
Summary
Notre Dame de Paris: A Timeless Icon
On April 16, 2019, just before Easter, a devastating fire struck Notre-Dame de Paris, a globally recognized symbol of Gothic architecture. Its construction began in 1160 and concluded in 1345, the Notre Dame Cathedral has been a place of worship and sanctuary for almost nine centuries. It has endured wars and revolutions, witnessed royal weddings, coronations, and funerals for prominent figures. The cathedral has also been a haven for tourists, l…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9780762497119 |
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ISBN-10: | 0762497114 |
Author: | Kathy Borrus |
Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
Imprint: | Running Press Adult |
Format: | Hardcover |
Number of Pages: | 128 |
Release Date: | 30 December 2019 |
Weight: | 511g |
Dimensions: | 234mm x 186mm x 18mm |
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”[Notre Dame de Paris] is well-researched and chronicles the various ages of the cathedral from its birth to modern times. [Kathy Borrus’] prose is aided by excellent images, including some rarely seen photographs.“–Je t’aime, Me Neither”[Notre Dame De Paris] has a little something for everyone whether you’re a lover of art, architecture, cinematography, the literary world or history… This book makes the perfect gift for yourself or family and friends who have an appreciation for Notre Dame and the beautiful city of Paris.“–The Avid Pen
About The Author
Kathy Borrus
Kathy Borrus is the author of multiple books including Five Hundred Buildings of Paris, One Thousand Buildings of Paris, The Fearless Shopper, and Stubby, a children’s picture book . Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Washington Flyer, Purpleclover.com, Fits, Starts, and Matters of the Heart, and FranceGuide among others. She lives in Washington, DC.
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