The Renaissance World

The Renaissance World

Author: John Jeffries Martin

Publisher: Taylor & Francis US

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780415455114

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Unique in its balance of emphasis on elite and popular culture, on humanism and society, and on women as well as men, The Renaissance World grapples with issues as diverse as Renaissance patronage and the development of the slave trade.


Cities of the Renaissance World

Cities of the Renaissance World

Author: Michael Swift

Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781906347109

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A completely revised and updated, illustrated guide to the grounds that host Europe?s prestigious Champions League.


Leonardo's Universe

Leonardo's Universe

Author: Bülent Atalay

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781426202858

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"When the seeds of modern thought were planted in 15th-century Italy, no one sowed more of them than Leonardo da Vinci. For the millions of readers today who ponder the mysteries behind his sketch-filled notebooks and enigmatic paintings, National Geographic presents Leonardo's Universe. This richly visual reference reveals the spellbinding Renaissance world like no other, painting a vivid picture of the historic backdrop of this astounding period that revolutionized art, science, philosophy, and politics."--BOOK JACKET.


Women in the Renaissance

Women in the Renaissance

Author: Theresa Huntley

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2009-07

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778745983

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Discusses the various roles women took on during the Renaissance.


Art and Culture of the Renaissance World

Art and Culture of the Renaissance World

Author: Rupert Matthews

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2010-01-15

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 143583593X

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Introduces the Renaissance, focusing on how society, religion, and advances in technology affected art and architecture in Europe during this time period.


Science in the Renaissance

Science in the Renaissance

Author: Lisa Mullins

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778745945

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Discusses scientific advances during the Renaissance, ranging from the printing press to the discovery of gravity.


Exploration in the Renaissance

Exploration in the Renaissance

Author: Lynne Elliott

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778745938

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It's high adventure in this thrilling addition to the Renaissance World series! Come aboard for the Age of Exploration, as brave Europeans sail around the world in search of sea routes to Asia and India-and found much more than anticipated.


Worldly Goods

Worldly Goods

Author: Lisa Jardine

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 9780393318661

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'Worldly Goods' provides a radical interpretation of the Golden Age of European culture. During the Renaissance, Jardine argues, vicious commercial battles were being fought over silks and spices, and who should control international trade.


The Clothing of the Renaissance World

The Clothing of the Renaissance World

Author: Cesare Vecellio

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9780500514269

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A tour de force of scholarship and book production: an essential reference for anyone interested in costume history, Renaissance studies, theater, and ethnography.