The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine

The work surveys churches and cathedrals along the Rhine, combining architectural description, historical background, and travel impressions. It traces regional variations of Rhenish architecture through city-by-city studies — Constance, Basel, Strasburg, Cologne, Aix-la-Chapelle, Mayence, and numerous smaller towns — examining plans, sculptural and decorative accessories, liturgical fittings, and coats of arms while noting German, French, and Dutch influences. Chapters treat ecclesiastical history and the effects of the Reformation, outline characteristic structural features, and are accompanied by illustrations, plans, and diagrams intended to assist both visitors and students of medieval and later church architecture.