Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres

Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres by Henry Adams

The Heritage Press, New York, 1957

A beautifully produced Heritage Press edition of Henry Adams' celebrated masterpiece, Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres, one of the most influential works ever written on medieval civilization, Gothic architecture, and the intellectual world of 12th- and 13th-century France.

Adams combines history, philosophy, art, and architecture into a remarkable exploration of the great medieval monuments of France. Enhanced by photographs from Samuel Chamberlain and presented in an elegant blue cloth binding, this Heritage Press edition remains one of the most attractive collectible versions of the work.

Complete with its original slipcase, this volume makes an excellent addition to any collection of history, architecture, medieval studies, or fine press books.