The Renaissance
The Renaissance
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9780192801630 |
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Paperback |
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1 Aug 2006 |
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This wide-ranging exploration of a defining period in world history sees the Renaissance as a time of unprecedented intellectual excitement, cultural experimentation, and interaction on a global scale, existing alongside a darker side of religion, intolerance, slavery, and massive inequality of wealth and status. It guides the reader through the issues that defi ned the period, from its art, architecture and literature, to advancements in the fields of science, trade and travel. The book offers us a timely perspective by exploring Europe's reciprocal relationship with its eastern neighbours.
Contents
Introduction
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
Authors
Jerry Brotton , Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London
Dr Jerry Brotton is Senior Lecturer in Renaissance Studies, Queen Mary, University of London, and author of 'The Sale of the Late King's Goods: Charles I and his Art Collection' (Pan Macmillan).
Reviews
`Review from previous edition a young Turk who likes to entertain . . . Brotton's book is full of arts and crafts . . .engaging and alluring . . .This is a Renaissance you can touch and feel ' Sunday Times
`energetic and committed agenda ' Financial Times
`offers some impressive fresh evidence' Independent
`this is a Renaissance you can touch and feel' Felipe Fernandez-Armesto