The Pillars Of The Earth is a book written by Ken Follett that is classified under the historical genre. It was published in the year 1989. The book is about a Cathedral in the english fictional town of Kingsbridge in the 12th century. It takes place during the time of Anarchy; during the subsiding White ship and killing of Thomas Beckett. The book describes the growth of The Pillars Of The Earth is a book written by Ken Follett that is classified under the historical genre. It was published in the year 1989. The book is about a Cathedral in the english fictional town of Kingsbridge in the 12th century. It takes place during the time of Anarchy; during the subsiding White ship and killing of Thomas Beckett. The book describes the growth of Gothic architecture in relation to the Romenesque architecture and the various incidents of Kingsbridge duties against the occurrences of the ancient procedures at that time. The main character is Tom who becomes the architect to a monk who dreams of building the biggest Cathedral in the world, and also the obscure Lady Aliena. The book is an enthralling epic story which defines power in medieval times.Ken Follett is a well known author of historical and adventure novels. He is known to have sold more than one million copies around the world and many of his books have occupied the first place of the best seller list on the New York Times. His popular novels are: The Key to Rebecca, Lie Down With The Lions, Triple and World Without The End. Ken Follett was born on 5 June, 1949 in the town of Cardiff, Wales.