A Short History of the Renaissance in Europe
Margaret L. King
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Paperback. Margaret L. King's richly illustrated social history of the Renaissance succeeds as a trusted resource, introducing readers to Europe between 1300-1700, as well as to the problems of cultural renewal. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; 3JB; ACND; HBJD; HBLC; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 206 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1262.
Writing about the Renaissance can be a daunting task. Not only do scholars disagree on what the Renaissance is, but they also disagree on whether or not it even took place. Margaret L. King's richly illustrated social history of the Renaissance succeeds as a trusted resource, introducing readers to Europe between 1300-1700, as well as to the problems of cultural renewal. A Short History of the Renaissance in Europe includes a detailed discussion of Burckhardt as well as new content on European contact with the Islamic world. This new edition also provides improved coverage of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations. ... Read more
Writing about the Renaissance can be a daunting task. Not only do scholars disagree on what the Renaissance is, but they also disagree on whether or not it even took place. Margaret L. King's richly illustrated social history of the Renaissance succeeds as a trusted resource, introducing readers to Europe between 1300-1700, as well as to the problems of cultural renewal. A Short History of the Renaissance in Europe includes a detailed discussion of Burckhardt as well as new content on European contact with the Islamic world. This new edition also provides improved coverage of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1262g
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
Toronto, Canada
ISBN
9781487593087
SKU
V9781487593087
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About Margaret L. King
Margaret L. King is Professor Emerita of History, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, and has published widely on Venice, women, and humanism in the Renaissance. She is currently Editor in Chief of Oxford Bibliographies Renaissance and Reformation and co-editor of the series The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe.
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