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portada Notre Dame Cathedral
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
2026
Language
English
Pages
230
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9x15.2x1.2 cm
ISBN13
9798197316882

Notre Dame Cathedral

Stephen Peridore (Author) · Independently published · Paperback

Notre Dame Cathedral - Stephen Peridore

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Synopsis "Notre Dame Cathedral"

This book explores the eight-and-a-half-century history of Notre Dame Cathedral through a unique lens: the 'Victor Hugo Effect.' It argues that the building's physical survival was never guaranteed by its stone and mortar, but rather by the powerful cultural narratives attached to it. The book traces the cathedral's journey from Bishop Sully's audacious medieval vision and the engineering revolutions of the Gothic era, through the systematic destruction of the French Revolution and the subsequent neglect that nearly led to its demolition. The narrative pivot occurs in 1831, when novelist Victor Hugo used fiction to transform the crumbling structure into an irreplaceable symbol of civilization. The book further examines Viollet-le-Duc's Romantic restoration, the strategic preservation efforts of World War II, and the high-tech 'digital resurrection' following the 2019 fire. By blending architectural survey with cultural history, the manuscript offers a practical manual for understanding how narrative creates the perceived value necessary for any physical asset to survive the indifference of time and the violence of history.

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