Heart of Europe by Ralph Adams Cram
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| Author | Cram, Ralph Adams, 1863-1942 |
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| LoC No. | 41031727 |
| Title | Heart of Europe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | A sanctuary laid waste -- The forging of mediævalism -- Flanders and Brabant -- The Spanish Netherlands -- The glory of a great art -- Amiens and Reims -- The burghers and their building -- Coal and iron -- A tale of three cities -- Margaret of Malines -- The fifteenth-century painters -- Gothic sculpture -- The allied arts -- Art in the Rhineland -- The forest of Arden -- Ex tenebris lux. |
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| Summary | "Heart of Europe" by Ralph Adams Cram is a richly illustrated historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricate history and cultural legacy of a region in Europe, with a focus on the architectural and artistic contributions that have emerged from its past. Cram reflects on the impact of wars and civil strife on the timeless beauty and significance of this land, particularly as it faced destruction during World War I. The opening of the book sets a somber tone, recounting the beauty and historic significance of the land between the Seine and the Rhine, which has experienced tremendous loss due to warfare. Cram vividly describes the grand names of the past, invoking memories of a thriving civilization rich in art and architecture that now lies "laid waste." He laments the destruction of churches, schools, and cities, including Louvain and Reims, emphasizing that these losses represent a deeper cultural and spiritual annihilation than the physical. This historical narrative serves as a foundation for exploring how this once-unified heart of Europe has become fragmented yet remains a symbol of resilience amid chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Europe -- History |
| Subject | Art -- Europe |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56858 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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