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More copies of this ISBN:The Renaissance: A Short Historyby Paul Johnson
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The Renaissance holds an undying place in our imagination, its great heroes still our own, from Michelangelo and Leonardo to Dante and Chaucer. This period of profound evolution in European thought is credited with transforming the West from medieval to modern and producing the most astonishing outpouring of artistic creation the world has ever known. But what was it? In this masterly work, the incomparable Paul Johnson tells us. He explains the economic, technological, and social developments that provide a backdrop to the age’s achievements and focuses closely on the lives and works of its most important figures. A commanding short narrative of this vital period, The Renaissance is also a universally profound meditation on the wellsprings of innovation.
Review:“This wee book packs more information, insight, and historical perspective than do most volumes many times its length.” —Forbes
Review:“[Johnson’s] reputation for capacious erudition precedes him, and it is no surprise that he turns in a vibrant summary of the era’s eruption of art.” —Booklist
Review:“Abound[s] in interesting detail and idiosyncratic judgment.” —The New York Times
Review:“Mr. Johnson does not reduce the art and literature of this immensely rich period to mere by-products of the European economy. . . . His concise and entertaining survey is a reminder that the most sublime accomplishments of civilization also depend on the mundane.” —The Wall Street Journal What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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