Fortresses of Faith: A Pictorial History of the Fortified Saxon Churches of Romania

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• Alan Ogden

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• 132 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Architektur & Städtebau
• Kunst & Kultur

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Focusing on the Saxon settlers in Transylvania, the book highlights their architectural legacy through the impressive fortress churches of the Seibenburgen. It offers a detailed introduction to the region's history and architecture, followed by a captivating photographic journey around key areas like Sibiu and Sighisoara. The author's black and white images evoke the solemnity of these historic structures, many of which face neglect today. This work serves as a valuable resource for descendants of Transylvania Saxons, tourists, and those interested in Romanian history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Einband: Hardcover