The Popes' Palace at Avignon

By Gabriel Colombe

Book Overview

The Popes' Palace at Avignon is a book written by Dr. Gabriel Colombe that provides a comprehensive description of the Papal Palace in Avignon, France. The book explores the history of the palace and its significance as the seat of the Papacy during the 14th century. It delves into the architectural features of the palace, including its grand halls, chapels, and courtyards, and discusses the art and decoration that adorns its walls. The book also covers the political and religious context of the Papacy during the Avignon Papacy, when the palace was built and used, and the impact of this period on the wider Catholic Church. The Popes' Palace at Avignon is a valuable resource for historians, art lovers, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of France.1928. Colombe provides a detailed description of the architectural peculiarities of these remarkable edifices. With 49 Illustrations and 3 plans. A fascinating and instructive overview of the Popes' Palace.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162628332
• ISBN13: 9781162628332
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"