Simon Jenkins ist ein gefeierter Autor, der für seine aufschlussreichen Erkundungen von Geschichte und Architektur bekannt ist. Seine Werke tauchen mit Leidenschaft und Sorgfalt in das Kulturerbe ein und decken verborgene Geschichten und Bedeutungen auf. Jenkins besitzt die einzigartige Fähigkeit, die Vergangenheit lebendig werden zu lassen und sie den Lesern auf fesselnde Weise näherzubringen. Sein Schreiben wird für seine Intelligenz und Zugänglichkeit geschätzt.
Die einzigartige Darstellung der schönsten Kirchen und Kathedralen Europas in diesem reich bebilderten Lesebuch zeigt, welche zentrale Rolle Sakralbauten bis heute in unserer Vorstellungswelt spielen. Von der Sagrada Familia über den Markusdom bis hin zum Kölner Dom und St. Paul's - Kathedralen stehen für acht Jahrhunderte der Bau-, Ingenieurs- und Handwerkskunst. Erfolgsautor Simon Jenkins hat alle Kirchen besucht und mit großer Sachkenntnis detailliert beschrieben
'A hymn to good architecture, an ode to authentic domestic interiors ... buy, beg, borrow or steal a copy to keep in the car. No other book (apart from his 1,000 Churches) will prompt so many joyous detours' Christopher Hudson, Daily Mail England's houses are a treasure trove of riches and a unique, living record of the nation's history. Simon Jenkins's magnificent guide selects the finest palaces, mansions, halls, castles and cottages throughout the land, from the stately to the humble, in a glorious celebration of English life.
Europe's cathedrals are magnificent. They outstrip palaces and castles. They
are the most sensational group of structures anywhere in the world - which
everyone should 'see before they die'. They are also hugely popular, most of
them absolutely packed. They are humankind's greatest creations. In Europe's
1oo Best Cathedrals, Simon Jenkins has travelled the continent - from Chartres
to York, Cologne to Florence, Toledo to Moscow and Stockholm to Seville - to
illuminate old favourites and highlight new discoveries. Beautifully
illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of
Europe's history tells the stories behind these wonders, showing the
cathedral's central role in the European imagination. Readers will be inspired
to make their own pilgrimage to all one hundred of them.
Simon Jenkins has travelled England to select his 1000 best churches. Organized by county, each church detailed in this text is described and given a star-rating from one to five. All the sections are prefaced by a map locating each church.
From the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, St David's cathedral ('the loveliest church in Wales') in the west to the exquisite little hill church of Patrishow in the east, from Plas Newydd above the Menai Straits to the romantic citadel of Carreg Cennan in the heart of the country, the buildings of Wales embody its history and are the equal of any in the British Isles. Simon Jenkins has travelled, it seems, every mile of the country to celebrate, and in some cases to find the very best of them, and irresistibly conveys in this book his enthusiasm for them. Cumulatively they amount to a cultural history of Wales by one of its most devoted sons. Anyone who is visiting Wales or who loves it will want to own this glorious book.
It is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, greeting and parting. It is an institution with its own rituals and priests, and a long-neglected aspect of Britain's architecture. And yet so little do we look at the railway station. Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of Great Britain, from Waterloo to Wemyss Bay, Betws-y-Coed to Beverley, to select his hundred best. Blending his usual insight and authority with his personal reflections and experiences - including his founding the Railway Heritage Trust - the foremost expert on our national heritage deftly reveals the history, geography, design and significance of each of these glories. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of our social history shows the station's role in the national imagination; champions the engineers, architects and rival companies that made them possible; and tells the story behind the triumphs and follies of these very British creations. These are the marvellous, often undersung places that link our nation, celebrated like never before
This book showcases the architectural beauty and historical significance of Europe's most stunning cathedrals. It features detailed descriptions and captivating photographs, highlighting unique design elements and the cultural impact of each cathedral. Readers will explore the rich stories behind these magnificent structures, making it a perfect guide for history enthusiasts and travel lovers alike. The collection invites exploration of both well-known and lesser-known cathedrals across Europe, offering a journey through art, faith, and heritage.
