The Pillars of the Earth is a historical novel by Welsh author Ken Follett published in 1989 about the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, England. Set in the 12th century, the novel covers the time between the sinking of the White Ship and the murder of Thomas Becket, but focuses primarily on the Anarchy. The book traces the development of Gothic architecture out of the preceding Romanesque architecture, and the fortunes of the Kingsbridge priory and village against the backdrop of historical events of the time. Before this novel was published, Follett was known for writing in the thriller genre. The Pillars of the Earth became his best-selling work. It was made into an 8-part miniseries in 2010. The book was listed at no. 33 on the BBC's Big Read, a 2003 survey with the goal of finding the "nation's best-loved book". The book was selected in the United States for Oprah's Book Club in 2007.
| Author | Ken Follett |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
| Preceded by | The Evening and the Morning |
| Followed by | World Without End |
About The Pillars of the Earth
Love is running rampant amongst the aristocratic families of 12-century England despite the external conflict of war emerging.
Achievement of The Pillars of the Earth
This is the second time Donald Sutherland appeared in a Ken Follett adaptation series.
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Latest information about The Pillars of the Earth updated on July 28 2021.
