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A companion to the worlds of the Renaissance /

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The idea of the Renaissance as a period of European cultural triumph has been largely demolished since the 1950s. This book brings together scholars who led this attack, to suggest ways of thinking about the Renaissance & set new agendas for research.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ruggiero, Guido, 1944-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Malden, MA : Blackwell Publishers, 2002.
Series:Blackwell companions to history.
Subjects:
Renaissance.
Renaissance > Italy.
Power (Social sciences) > Italy.
Power (Social sciences) > Europe.
Europe > Economic conditions > 16th century.
Italy > Civilization > 1268-1559.
Europe > Social conditions > 16th century.
Italy > Social conditions > 1268-1559.
Italy > Intellectual life > 1268-1559.
Medicine, Medieval.
Medicine > History > 15th century.
History, 15th Century
History, 16th Century
History, Medieval
Italy
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:The idea of the Renaissance as a period of European cultural triumph has been largely demolished since the 1950s. This book brings together scholars who led this attack, to suggest ways of thinking about the Renaissance & set new agendas for research.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 561 pages.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 506-542) and index.
ISBN:9780470751626 (electronic bk.)
0470751622 (electronic bk.)