{"product_id":"mont-saint-michel-and-chartres-9781513267708","title":"Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing architecture, sculpture, culture and history, \u003cb\u003eAdams\u003c\/b\u003e humanizes the medieval period and provides valuable insight on religious philosophy. \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003cb\u003e Adams \u003c\/b\u003e provides thoughtful reflection on both Christianity and the magnificent structures of the Gothic period. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003eis a subjective and personal view on history written in beautiful prose. With the stories behind two grand French cathedrals, \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes\u003c\/i\u003e explore themes of Christianity, gender, and medieval culture with eloquent and enlightened discourse on history and the politics within Christianity. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in a modern, readable font and new, striking cover design, \u003ci\u003eMont-Saint Michel and Chartes \u003c\/i\u003e by the prolific American author and philosopher, \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003e provides meaningful meditation on the duality of religion and insight on the French Gothic period. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781513267708\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Henry Adams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38025368273077,"sku":"9781513267708","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e83c5004-77a8-4c6e-b4eb-6fefddccd1ea.jpg?v=1609187727","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mont-saint-michel-and-chartres-9781513267708","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}