Project Gutenberg 2003-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 158 Adams, Henry 1838 1918 Adams, Henry Brooks Adams, Henry (Brooks) Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres" by Henry Adams is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The work explores the profound interconnectedness of art, architecture, philosophy, and theology throughout the Middle Ages, specifically focusing on two monumental sites: Mont-Saint-Michel and the Cathedral of Chartres. Adams delves into the rich spiritual and cultural legacy of these iconic structures, offering insights into the essence of medieval civilization. The beginning of "Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres" sets the stage for a pilgrimage through the medieval world, reflecting on the significance of Mont-Saint-Michel as a powerful symbol of faith and resilience. Adams employs vivid imagery and historical context to describe the physical and spiritual landscapes surrounding the abbey. He introduces the themes of architectural grandeur and unity in medieval thought, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the mystical experience of the age. Through his evocative prose, Adams conveys a deep appreciation for the harmony between humans and the divine as expressed in the artistic achievements of the time, laying the groundwork for an exploration of the intricate tapestry of medieval life and belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Civilization, Medieval Mont-Saint-Michel (Abbey : France) Cathédrale de Chartres DC Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Medieval/The Middle Ages 910806 27600 2024-10-02T13:15:52.850385 2023-10-02T11:13:21.377284 text/html text/html 910799 27593 2024-10-02T13:15:53.201400 2023-10-02T11:13:21.504300 text/html text/html 427904 2024-10-02T13:16:05.326907 application/epub+zip 441117 2024-10-02T13:15:56.885402 application/epub+zip 426458 2024-10-02T13:15:55.497369 application/epub+zip 750221 2024-10-02T13:16:11.776781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 714906 2024-10-02T13:16:04.321306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 683841 2022-09-02T15:20:36.321341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 858010 19865 2024-10-02T13:15:52.280368 2023-10-02T11:13:21.193277 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 838247 2024-01-17T01:21:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18507 2024-10-02T13:16:11.906764 application/rdf+xml 17604 2024-10-02T13:15:56.028361 image/jpeg 4251 2024-10-02T13:15:55.762361 image/jpeg 426633 2024-10-02T13:15:53.279367 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia