Los pilares de la tierra. La historia detrás de la novela

Synopsis of Los pilares de la tierra. La historia detrás de la novela

«Los pilares de la tierra. La historia detrás de la novela» is the historical essay by Isabel Belmonte López, in paperback (Debolsillo, 288 pages).

Analysis of the historical background of «Los pilares de la tierra», the novel by Ken Follett, separating real facts from fiction. The book covers medieval Europe, monastic life, social and ecclesiastical hierarchies, and the challenge of building a cathedral; the city of Kingsbridge never existed.

Published on 11 January 2008; edition endorsed by Ken Follett and part of the Best Seller collection.

For those who have read «Los pilares de la tierra» and want to understand the historical context and distinguish what is real and what is fictional in the novel.