The Pillars of the Earth (2010)

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2010

Genre: Drama , History , Romance , Thriller , War

About: The series The Pillars of the Earth were first aired in 2010 and are part of the drama, history, romance, thriller and war genres. Links are up for the available episodes and new ones will be added once they are available online.

Plot: The Pillars of the Earth is set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles which tears lives and families apart. In that time, there rises a magnificent Cathedral in Kingsbridge. Against the backdrop, love-stories entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, the sadistic Lord William, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone work and Ellen, the woman from the forest who casts a curse. At once, this is a sensuous and enduring love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age. Follett masterfully weaves these stories through political turmoil of 12th century England, creating a relevant and viable world for today's audience and for generations to come. Read More