Wow, us Brits are treated to even more fantastic weather. I hope youβre all enjoying it yet keeping cool! You know whatβs helpful: a church crawl! Medieval air conditioning!
On that note, do I have a treat for you: Welcome to HEAVEN ON EARTHβ¦
What is the book about? In short, itβs an illustrated history of sixteen (thatβs right, a whole sixteen!) of the world's greatest cathedrals, interwoven with the lives, legacies and scandals of the people who built them.
In long, it transports the reader from the chaotic atmosphere of the masonsβ yard to the cloisters of power, as each chapter is a journey of exploration through a different cathedral. It takes in their cultural landscapes, the physical settings, as well as the personal stories, relationships and tragedies that marked each architectural revolution, from the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster of England, where countless disasters (deliberate, accidental and foolish) wreaked havoc on its fabric, toΒ the Hagia Sophia of modern-day Turkey in the south, an iconic landmark in which are entwined the legacies of medieval Christianity, the Ottoman Empire, resurgent Islam and secular societies. Together, the stories reveal how these physical embodiments of Heaven helped shape modern Europe and changed the world β each a story more riveting than the next. Welcome to the real Pillars of the Earth.
Iβve uploaded a video to all of my social media platforms so please do watch that for a better sneak peek (Iβm waiting to see if Substack allow me into the video beta).
If you havenβt pre-ordered your copy yet, Iβd be ever so appreciative if youβd do so. I mean, come in, we need to knock that Simon Jenkins off the Amazon top spot π Pre-order HERE now!
Medieval air-con ? Actually stonework is so cooling, btw is that an aussie leading the British Open, oops , i digress, yes def ordering your weighty tome, from one author to another congrats, you rock, well your cathedrals rock !
This looks so fabulous - can't wait to get my copy!
Thanks, Deb! I canβt wait for you to see it either! π
Medieval air-con ? Actually stonework is so cooling, btw is that an aussie leading the British Open, oops , i digress, yes def ordering your weighty tome, from one author to another congrats, you rock, well your cathedrals rock !
Exactly, John. Medieval air con by just entering a church as the air is so cool. Actually itβs historic air con as churches of all periods are cool.
And thank you so much! But no idea about the Open, Iβm afraid!
Order ! Oops sorry , ordered ! Via book depository, good luck with media rounds !
Thanks ever so much π
Sounds ideal for heatwave there atm !