A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 161
for the roof fell in in 1284,and when rebuilt, additional strength was given by the insertionof another pier between every two of those in the old design, whichserved to exaggerate the apparent height of the pier arches. Em-boldened by this, they seem to have determined to carry the clerestoryto… … --.,• ■c y v Bk. III. Ch. IX. FRENCH GOTHIC CATHEDRALS. 143 completed with a long nave, an acute vault, wide pier-spaces and boldmassive supports; possibly however not so sublime as the choir alone isat present, for, owing to its limited floor area, the eye has only to glance
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