Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction Summary
David Macaulay

Everything you need to understand or teach Cathedral by David Macaulay.

  • Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction Summary & Study Guide
  • 30 Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction Lessons
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  • 180 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 60 Short Essay Questions
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Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction Summary

In Cathedral architecture and construction come alive as human accomplishments. The drawings and a thoroughly researched but brief text clarify the technical aspects and terminology as well. A one-page glossary in the back provides a quick reference for architectural terms found in the text.

The book also introduces the social structure, materials, and working conditions of the medieval trade guilds.

The book provides excellent exercise for the developing imagination, presenting an incredible variety...

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