Flowers From Medieval History (Classic Reprint)

Minnie D. Kellogg

ISBN 10: 133020560X / ISBN 13: 9781330205600

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a collection of anecdotes and reflections on the lives and work of medieval people, written by an author charmed by their devotional attitudes and social conditions. The author offers glimpses into the evolution of medieval art and architecture, particularly the role of the Church on patronage, as well as personal anecdotes about the people who gave their lives to beautifying medieval churches. The book explores the lives of the saints, the role of mystics as builders, and views the golden Madonna of Rheims and the little old AbbĂ of Saint Denis and the imagiers as studies on the development of the Gothic architectural style. The book is a fascinating look at the lives and work of medieval people, and it provides a valuable insight into the development of medieval art and architecture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330205600_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Flowers From Medieval History (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133020560X
• ISBN 13: 9781330205600
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Flowers From Medieval History reveals how the past comes alive through art, architecture, and everyday faith.

This collection offers engaging, illustrated passages that explore medieval Europe—from the mighty cathedrals of Chartres and Caen to the stories they inspired. Written with clear eyes and a humane spirit, it invites readers to see how monks, craftsmen, nobles, and townsfolk shaped a world that still speaks to us.

With a focus on monuments, manuscripts, and the people who built and used them, the book blends history, culture, and a touch of poetry. It explains how modern discoveries and restored cathedrals help us understand the Middle Ages as a living, evolving era—not a distant map of dates, but a vivid landscape of belief, art, and daily life.

• Learn how Chartres’ cathedral became a symbol of community effort, faith, and artistry.
• Discover the relationship between medieval painting, sculpture, and storytelling.
• Explore how revolutions, fires, and restorations shaped France’s great monuments.
• See connections between historical events and later eras, from the Renaissance to modern democracy.

Ideal for readers curious about how architecture, art, and religion illuminate history. If you enjoy vivid, accessible nonfiction that ties monuments to human stories, this edition will fit your shelf.