Cathedrals and Castles Building in the Middle Ages

The lofty spires of Gothic cathedrals and massive fortifications of magnificent castles represent the pinnacle of building achievement in medieval western Europe. Learn how the era's ingenious new tools and techniques helped to create not only these extravagant monuments but also bridges, houses, and city walls. In this book, the story of the birth of the building trades-and the changing society it reflected-gains an exciting new dimension.Erlande-Brandenburg, Alain is the author of 'Cathedrals and Castles Building in the Middle Ages', published 1995 under ISBN 9780810928121 and ISBN 0810928124.