Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Cathedral of Strasburg and the Stonemasons of Germany"" by Albert G. Mackey is a comprehensive account of the architectural masterpiece that is the Cathedral of Strasburg. The author delves into the history of the cathedral, its construction, and the stonemasons who were responsible for building it. The book is divided into two parts, the first part covers the history of the cathedral and its significance in the context of German architecture. The second part focuses on the stonemasons who were responsible for the construction of the cathedral, their techniques, and the tools they used. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various parts of the cathedral, including the nave, the transept, the choir, and the spire. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and diagrams that help the reader to understand the architectural design and construction techniques used in the cathedral. Overall, ""The Cathedral of Strasburg and the Stonemasons of Germany"" is an informative and fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of European architecture and the art of stonemasonry.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Freemasonry Part 3, by Albert G. Mackey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134911.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
