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The Pillars of the Earth

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The Pillars of the Earth

Kingsbridge Book 1

Book 1 of the Kingsbridge series.In 12th-century England, a master builder creates a magnificent cathedral amidst civil war and religious strife. This epic tale of ambition and resilience is the cornerstone of the Kingsbridge saga.

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Published 1989
Part of the Kingsbridge series as book 1.

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In 12th-century England, a master builder creates a magnificent cathedral amidst civil war and religious strife. This epic tale of ambition and resilience is the cornerstone of the Kingsbridge saga.

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Who recommends The Pillars of the Earth?

The Pillars of the Earth is highly recommended by Michael Sartain.

Is The Pillars of the Earth part of a series?

The Pillars of the Earth is linked to Part of the Kingsbridge series as book 1..

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A good next step after The Pillars of the Earth is World Without End, A Column of Fire, The Evening and the Morning.

When was The Pillars of the Earth published?

The Pillars of the Earth was published in 1989.