On April 15, 2019, the world looked on in horror as the Notre Dame
Cathedral was nearly destroyed in a devastating fire. Notre Dame de
Paris: A Celebration of the Cathedraloffers a fascinating look back at
nearly nine centuries of this landmark building that has stood as silent
witness to some of the most important events in human history.
A marvel of Gothic architecture, the cornerstone of Notre Dame Cathedral
was laid in 1163, and construction was completed in 1345. For almost
nine centuries it has served as a house of worship and refuge-a stalwart
soldier that has survived wars and revolutions, hosted royal weddings,
coronations, and funerals, and inspired Victor Hugo's literary classic
The Hunchback of Notre Dame. With the cathedral wounded but still
standing, the world now watches as the rebuilding process gets underway.
Notre Dame de Paris: A Celebration of the Cathedralchronicles the
history of this landmark building, from its impressive architecture and
collection of priceless artifacts to its presence during major world
historical events. Through gorgeous, striking, and sometimes rarely seen
archival photographs, Notre Dame de Paris: A Celebration of the
Cathedralreminds us all why this building has become an unofficial
wonder of the world, lodged in the hearts and minds of people around the
globe.
