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The pillars of the earth

This historical epic is set in 12th-century England and tells the story of Philip, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known, and those who become intimately involved in the herculean effort.

Main Author:	Follett, Ken.
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Morrow, c1989.
Edition:	1st ed.
Series:	Kingsbridge series. 1.
Subjects:	Cathedrals > Design and construction > Fiction. Church architecture > Fiction. Great Britain > History > Stephen, 1135-1154 > Fiction. Historical fiction. Epic fiction.
Online Access:	Go to Downloadable eBook Here.

Summary:	This historical epic is set in 12th-century England and tells the story of Philip, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known, and those who become intimately involved in the herculean effort.
Physical Description:	973 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
ISBN:	0688046592 9780451225245 9780451222138 045122213X 0451166892 0451225244
Author Notes:	Ken Follett was born in Wales, United Kingdom on June 5, 1949. He received an Honours degree in philosophy from University College, London. He began his career as a newspaper reporter for the South Wales Echo and later with the London Evening News. He decided to switch to publishing and worked for a small London publishing house, Everest Books, eventually becoming Deputy Managing Director. His first bestselling novel, Eye of the Needle, was published in 1978 and won the Edgar Award. His other works include Triple, The Key to Rebecca, The Man from St. Petersburg, Lay Down with Lions, The Pillars of the Earth, The Third Twin, The Hammer of Eden, Code to Zero, Whiteout, World Without End, The Century Trilogy, and A Column of Fire. Many of his novels have been adapted into films and television miniseries. He has won numerous awards including the Corine Prize in 2003 for Jackdaws. His nonfiction works include On Wings of Eagles. (Bowker Author Biography)

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