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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
2 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
0688046592
Book Title
Pillars Of the Earth
Book Series
Pillars Of the Earth Ser.
Publisher
HarperCollins
Item Length
9.3 in
Publication Year
2007
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Rohr-Rouendaal, Petra, Yes
Item Height
2.1 in
Author
Ken Follett
Genre
Fiction
Topic
General, Historical
Item Weight
41.7 Oz
Item Width
6.4 in
Number of Pages
973 Pages

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0688046592
ISBN-13
9780688046590
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2131740

Product Key Features

Book Title
Pillars Of the Earth
Number of Pages
973 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Historical
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Rohr-Rouendaal, Petra, Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Ken Follett
Book Series
Pillars Of the Earth Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
2.1 in
Item Weight
41.7 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
89-009045
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Series Volume Number
Bk. 1
Dewey Decimal
823.914
Synopsis
Ken Follett is known worldwide as the master of split-second suspense, but his most beloved and bestselling book tells the magnificent tale of a twelfth-century monk driven to do the seemingly impossible: build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known.Everything readers expect from Follett is here: intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance. But what makes The Pillars of the Earth extraordinary is the time the twelfth century; the place feudal England; and the subject the building of a glorious cathedral. Follett has re-created the crude, flamboyant England of the Middle Ages in every detail. The vast forests, the walled towns, the castles, and the monasteries become a familiar landscape. Against this richly imagined and intricately interwoven backdrop, filled with the ravages of war and the rhythms of daily life, the master storyteller draws the reader irresistibly into the intertwined lives of his characters into their dreams, their labors, and their loves: Tom, the master builder; Aliena, the ravishingly beautiful noblewoman; Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge; Jack, the artist in stone; and Ellen, the woman of the forest who casts a terrifying curse. From humble stonemason to imperious monarch, each character is brought vividly to life.The building of the cathedral, with the almost eerie artistry of the unschooled stonemasons, is the center of the drama. Around the site of the construction, Follett weaves a story of betrayal, revenge, and love, which begins with the public hanging of an innocent man and ends with the humiliation of a king.At once a sensuous and endearing love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age, The Pillars of the Earth is without a doubt Ken Follett's masterpiece.", Ken Follett is known worldwide as the master of split-second suspense, but his most beloved and bestselling book tells the magnificent tale of a twelfth-century monk driven to do the seemingly impossible: build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known. Everything readers expect from Follett is here: intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance. But what makes The Pillars of the Earth extraordinary is the time-the twelfth century; the place-feudal Engl∧ and the subject-the building of a glorious cathedral. Follett has re-created the crude, flamboyant England of the Middle Ages in every detail. The vast forests, the walled towns, the castles, and the monasteries become a familiar landscape. Against this richly imagined and intricately interwoven backdrop, filled with the ravages of war and the rhythms of daily life, the master storyteller draws the reader irresistibly into the intertwined lives of his characters-into their dreams, their labors, and their loves: Tom, the master builder; Aliena, the ravishingly beautiful noblewoman; Philip, the prior of Kingsbrid≥ Jack, the artist in sto≠ and Ellen, the woman of the forest who casts a terrifying curse. From humble stonemason to imperious monarch, each character is brought vividly to life. The building of the cathedral, with the almost eerie artistry of the unschooled stonemasons, is the center of the drama. Around the site of the construction, Follett weaves a story of betrayal, revenge, and love, which begins with the public hanging of an innocent man and ends with the humiliation of a king. At once a sensuous and endearing love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age, The Pillars of the Earth is without a doubt Ken Follett's masterpiece., Ken Follett is known worldwide as the master of split-second suspense, but his most beloved and bestselling book tells the magnificent tale of a twelfth-century monk driven to do the seemingly impossible: build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known. Everything readers expect from Follett is here: intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance. But what makes "The Pillars of the Earth" extraordinary is the time--the twelfth century; the place--feudal England; and the subject--the building of a glorious cathedral. Follett has re-created the crude, flamboyant England of the Middle Ages in every detail. The vast forests, the walled towns, the castles, and the monasteries become a familiar landscape. Against this richly imagined and intricately interwoven backdrop, filled with the ravages of war and the rhythms of daily life, the master storyteller draws the reader irresistibly into the intertwined lives of his characters--into their dreams, their labors, and their loves: Tom, the master builder; Aliena, the ravishingly beautiful noblewoman; Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge; Jack, the artist in stone; and Ellen, the woman of the forest who casts a terrifying curse. From humble stonemason to imperious monarch, each character is brought vividly to life. The building of the cathedral, with the almost eerie artistry of the unschooled stonemasons, is the center of the drama. Around the site of the construction, Follett weaves a story of betrayal, revenge, and love, which begins with the public hanging of an innocent man and ends with the humiliation of a king. At once a sensuous and endearing love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of apassionate age, "The Pillars of the Earth" is without a doubt Ken Follett's masterpiece., The Pillars of the Earth sweeps through 12th-century England in an era of raging civil war, telling of a group of men and women whose fates are linked to the building of a great cathedral, a site of bloodshed and treachery. A masterpiece of raw courage and passion from the author of Eye of the Needle. William Morrow.
LC Classification Number
PR6056.O45P55 1989

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    • by 4namor3
      05 May, 2021Most favourable review

      Pillars of the Earth Won’t Let You Down

      Pillars of the Earth is one of those rare jewels an author creates. If you know Ken Follet’s work, you know Pillars is not in his normal genre. It is a masterful work that takes the reader through territories with characters and situations you would never have expected. It all flows so natural you forget you’re reading and simply enjoy experiencing. Ever serious reader needs to read Pillars of the Earth, and if you a novice reader, this book will make you a serious one.

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    • by lawgirlt
      18 Sep, 2009

      A lot of work...but worth it.

      This is an incredibly well-written book with several compelling parallel and over-lapping storylines. But it is hard to get into. Thank goodness for the audiobook. If I had to carry that dictionary-sized tome and look up every weird medieval word, I doubt I'd pick it up a 2nd time. But the reader is excellent and keeps you hooked into the story - once you FINALLY get hooked. It takes a long time because the author insists on giving every iota of detail possible. By chapter 3 you'll be ready to take an exam for an architecture license... and make bread. Also, the minutiae of Catholic Church politics drove me nuts. I just wanted to get on with it already. I guess the author felt it was needed to set the groundwork. But for Pete's sake! I was up to CD 11 (of 32!!!!)before I cared anything ...

    • by 4UQC8M3zRkW@Deleted
      03 Dec, 2006

      An epic work depicting feudal England's tumult.

      Ken Follett has easily transitioned from mystery/conspiracy master to epic author. Reading this enabled me to experience the turmoil of Feudal England in a very real way. It is a very long novel, but the evolution of the story always invited me to the next chapter. Spanning over 5 decades, this novel follows an intricately crafted cast of conflicting and conflicted characters. Their feelings and experiences ars revealed in a tale revolving around the construction of a cathedral amid the country's conflicts. Intrigue, trust and deceit, loyalty and betrayal, warring families and factions, collusion and subversion, Churches and kings collide and collaborate. All of these elements carried me to a surprising ending. Ken Follet's "Pillars of the Earth" is rich in character, plot, and detail. A ...

    • by natural_comforts
      06 Mar, 2011

      Ken Follett Masters the Art of Story Telling

      I could not put this book down! Pillars of the Earth is set in 12th century England -- a world of brutal conflict, cruelty, and depravity. Good and evil are present in stark contrast, no less so than within the Church. Follett tells the story of Tom, a stone mason, whose dream is to be the master builder of a cathedral. The character development is fantastic. I really cared about Tom, Aliena, Prior Philip, Martha and Jack, and I hated and despised Bishop Waleran Bigod, William Hamleigh and his mother, Regan. I found myself constantly thinking the author is a master story teller. I just couldn't wait to find what was going to happen on the next page. I wish it were 5,000 pages instead of only 1,000.

    • by brendaefc
      10 Mar, 2010

      AMAZING book!!

      I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book!! I can't say enough good about it!! It was fascinating through the whole thing. There were times that I was so tense because of what was happening that I had to stop and breath and then I could continue. The author has the uncanny ability to really make you feel like you are there. He also write in an amazing style where he follows several people's lives, but you are still reading the same story. It was a great adventure and it made me sooo happy when I found out there was another book that follows this one! :) I don't want to stop reading this story!

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