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The Renaissance A Very Short Introduction
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 DescriptionProvides a wide-ranging exploration of the Renaissance, seeing the period as a time of unprecedented intellectual excitement and cultural experimentation and interaction on a global scale. This book guides the reader through the key issues that defined the period, from art, architecture, and literature, to advances in science, trade and travel. Table of contentsIntroduction; 1. A global Renaissance; 2. The humanist script; 3. Church and state; 4. Brave New Worlds; 5. Science and Philosophy; 6. Rewriting the Renaissance; Timeline; Further Reading; Index |
