Part One: The History (What do we know?)
This brief historical introduction to the great English cathedrals explores the social, political and religious factors that inspired them, and their impact on the world at the time of their creation.
Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?)
This second part considers the ways in which their impact has lasted and the variety of ways in which later generations have used and valued them.
The book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back.
