Description
Ken Follett's epic masterpiece, The Pillars of the Earth, transports readers to 12th-century England, a time of civil war and religious strife. The novel intricately weaves the lives of monks, nobles, and commoners around the ambitious construction of a magnificent cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. As generations rise and fall, the story unfolds with political intrigue, forbidden love, and the enduring human spirit against a backdrop of architectural ambition and societal upheaval. This sweeping saga masterfully explores themes of faith, power, and the relentless pursuit of a dream, making it an unforgettable journey through medieval history.
Available Editions
mass_market
Signet
Published Jan 1, 2001
983 pages
ISBN: 9780451166890
paperback
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2007
1008 pages
ISBN: 9780451222138
paperback
NAL
Published Jan 1, 2002
982 pages
ISBN: 9780451207140
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
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