About the book
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.
Editions of The Renaissance
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679640868
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812966190
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307432551
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736656528
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780736663021
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780736678339
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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.
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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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Renaissance?
History and Archaeology > History > European history > European history: Renaissance
Where can I read a sample of The Renaissance?
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Is The Renaissance part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Modern Library Chronicles
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Renaissance?
Paul Johnson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Renaissance is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679640868) and paperback(ISBN 9780812966190) and ebook(ISBN 9780307432551) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736656528) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780736663021) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780736678339)
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