Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres

<p>Using architecture sculpture culture and history <b>Adams</b> humanizes the medieval period and provides valuable insight on religious philosophy. <i>Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes</i> provides a background and description of the construction of two French landmarks built in the 11th century. The Mont-Saint Michel cathedral was built during a militant time; it was not enough to simply be steadfast in one's own beliefs but also to make others believe them. Religious conversion was a form of defense. Mont-Saint Michel was built in a period where faith was aggressive almost violent and to accommodate this Mont-Saint Michel was built in honor of a warrior angel. In contrast the Chartes cathedral another French monument built in the Gothic period was built as a shrine to Mary the mother of God. Using Mary's image and inspiration this church set a welcoming tone. While the cathedral of Mont-Saint Michel represents a more aggressive side of faith the cathedral of Chartes is the embodiment of love and peace. In the same way that this contrast exists between the two cathedrals a similar duality is present in the Christian faith. It is both a safe haven and a weapon wielded by the religious in order to conform others to their faith. Through descriptions and comparisons between Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes <b> Adams </b> provides thoughtful reflection on both Christianity and the magnificent structures of the Gothic period. </p><p><i>Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes</i> by <b>Henry Adams</b>is a subjective and personal view on history written in beautiful prose. With the stories behind two grand French cathedrals <i>Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes</i> explore themes of Christianity gender and medieval culture with eloquent and enlightened discourse on history and the politics within Christianity. </p><p>Now in a modern readable font and new striking cover design <i>Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes </i> by the prolific American author and philosopher <b>Henry Adams</b> provides meaningful meditation on the duality of religion and insight on the French Gothic period. </p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>