The Pillars of the Earth (The Kingsbridge Novels)
- Product type :Books
- Reading level: 18+ years
- Paperback: 1104 pages
- Publisher: Pan (4 October 2017)
- Language: English
- ISBN-13: 978-1509848492
The Pillars of the Earth: Exploring the Kingsbridge Novels
The Pillars of the Earth series by Ken Follett is a set of three historical fiction novels set in 12th century England. The books follow the lives of the people in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, and the conflicts and struggles they face. The first novel, The Pillars of the Earth, is set in the years prior to and during the Anarchy, a civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maud. The second novel, World Without End, is set in the years after the Anarchy and follows the lives of the descendants of the characters in the first novel. The third novel, A Column of Fire, is set in the 16th century and follows the descendants of the characters in the first two novels.
The Pillars of the Earth is a sweeping epic that follows the characters as they face political, religious, and social struggles. The novels explore themes of love, loyalty, and power, and the characters must make difficult decisions in order to survive. The novels are full of suspense and intrigue, and readers are drawn into the story as they watch the characters struggle to build a better
