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Covers topics such as the revival of classical learning, the printing press, the rise of the nation-state, philosophy and the role of women. This book provides biographies, timelines, bibliography, a gazetteer of museums and galleries and an illustrated glossary.

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'Wonderful … attractive and eye-catching, and genuinely enjoyable' - The Art Quarterly
'Tremendous … an invaluable guide for anyone interested in one of Europe’s greatest periods' - Contemporary Review
'A masterwork' - New York Times Book Review

Table of Contents
1. Rediscovering Antiquity • 2. Rulers of the World • 3. God and Man 4. The Image of the World • 5. Living and Dying • 6. Science, Invention and Discovery • 7. The Power of Art • 8. Rebuilding Antiquity

The Renaissance Complete

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    A Paperback / softback by Margaret Aston

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 03/08/2009
      ISBN13: 9780500284599, 978-0500284599
      ISBN10: 0500284598
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      Art & Photography History of art

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Covers topics such as the revival of classical learning, the printing press, the rise of the nation-state, philosophy and the role of women. This book provides biographies, timelines, bibliography, a gazetteer of museums and galleries and an illustrated glossary.

      Trade Review
      'Wonderful … attractive and eye-catching, and genuinely enjoyable' - The Art Quarterly
      'Tremendous … an invaluable guide for anyone interested in one of Europe’s greatest periods' - Contemporary Review
      'A masterwork' - New York Times Book Review

      Table of Contents
      1. Rediscovering Antiquity • 2. Rulers of the World • 3. God and Man 4. The Image of the World • 5. Living and Dying • 6. Science, Invention and Discovery • 7. The Power of Art • 8. Rebuilding Antiquity

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