The Pillars of the Earth is an historical novel by British 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.
First edition
Board game by Michael Rieneck and Stefan Stadler
Kenneth Martin Follett, is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold more than 160 million copies of his works.
Ken Follett
Follett with the German edition of his book Whiteout in October 2005
Follett in Helsinki, Finland on World Book Day in 2005.
Follett statue in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain