St Paul's: The Story of the Cathedral [Paperback]

Ann Saunders (Author), Sampson Lloyd (Photographer), HRH The Prince of Wales (Foreword)

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Publication Date: August 1, 2003

Set in the heart of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a building of immense dignity. Imposing in its scale and its baroque splendor, and with a powerful spiritual presence, it is a masterpiece of architecture. In this superbly illustrated volume, the work of architect Sir Christopher Wren and his team of builders and craftsmen is charted in fascinating detail, as are the contributions of later artists and restorers. 200 color photos capture the character and the beauty of the cathedral—its architecture, the exquisite detail of its decoration, and its opulent accumulation of artwork and monuments. We are also offered a glimpse of the momentous events that have taken place in St Paul’s—royal marriages, state funerals, and celebrations of great lives and deeds. This is a splendid history of one of England’s best-loved treasures.

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"Saunders, noted author on London history and architecture, has produced a beautifully written narrative with spectacular photography."

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Set in the heart of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a building of immense dignity. Imposing in its scale and baroque splendor, and with a powerful spiritual presence, it is a masterpiece of architecture. In this richly illustrated volume, the work of architect Sir Christopher Wren and his team of builders and craftsmen is charted in fascinating detail, as are the contributions of later artists and restorers. Two hundred fine color photos capture the character and beauty of the cathedral: its architecture, the exquisite detail of its decoration, and its opulent accumulation of artwork and monuments. We are also offered a glimpse of the momentous events that have taken place in St Paul’s—royal marriages, state funerals, and celebrations of great lives and deeds. A splendid history of one of England’s best–loved, most visited places. Ann Saunders is an architectural historian and the author of The Art and Architecture of London. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Collins & Brown (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843401398
• ISBN-13: 978-1843401391
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,807,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Saunders rocks!, January 21, 2007

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Dr. Saunders taught a 'History of London' course at Richmond College back in the early 80's, which I had the privilege of attending. She knows more about the history of this city and its great architecture than anyone else I've ever met. She instills history with meaning and relevancy and genuine emotion. If you're looking for the best history of this magnificent cathedral, stop right now and buy this book.