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"Conceived and produced in association with the Renaissance society of America, this work presents a panoramic view of the cultural movement and the period of history beginning in Italy from approximately 1350, broadening geographically to include the res
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Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelle, Cesare Boria, Elizabeth I, Shakespeare, and Juan de Herrera - figures great and small, famous and little known, all contributed to the outpouring of genius known as the Renaissance. This set of volumes treats the full period of the Renaissance, from 1350 to 1650, encompassing Italy and the rest of Europe in the context of the broader world. It contains topical entries and biographies, and alphabetically arranged articles on culture, literature, philosophy, religion, economics, politics, science, and the arts, - revealing how people thought, what they believed and how they lived.
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Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Hardcovers in burgandy with copper and silver embossed titles. 6 volumes :with numerous reproductions (some color), maps. Six volumes with BW and some color reproductions. "Conceived and produced in association with the Renaissance society of America, this work presents a panoramic view of the cultural movement and the period of history beginning in Italy from approximately 1350, broadening geographically to include the rest of Europe by the middle-to-late-15th century, and ending in the early 17th century. Each of the nearly 1,200 entries provides a learned and succinct account suitable for inquiring readers at several levels. These readable essays covering the arts and letters, in addition to everyday life, will be appreciated by general readers and high-school students. The thoughtful analyses will enlighten college students and delight scholars. A selective bibliography of primary and secondary sources for further study follows each article.". Seller Inventory # 201509
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Encyclopedia of the Renaissance / Paul F. Grendler, editor in chief
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First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth, edges slightly dust-dulled. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 6 volumes : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm. ISBN; 9780684805146 (set). 9780684805085 (v. 1). 9780684805092 (v. 2). 9780684805108 (v. 3). 9780684805115 (v. 4). 9780684805122 (v. 5). 9780684805139 (v. 6). Notes; Published in association with the Renaissance Society of America. Contents; v. 1. Abrabanel-civility -- v. 2. Class-Furió Ceriol -- v. 3. Galen-Lyon -- v. 4. Machiavelli-Petrarchism -- v. 5. Peucer-Sforza -- v. 6. Shakespeare-Zwingli. Subjects; Renaissance. Encyclopedias. Europe. Civilization. 15th century. Encyclopedias. Europe. Civilization. 16th century. Encyclopedias. Europe. Civilization. 17th century. Encyclopedias. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 464652
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Encyclopedia of the Renaissance: [Volume 1, Abrabnel to Civility; Volume 2, Class-Furio Ceriol; Volume 3, Galen to Lyon; Volume 4, Machiavelli-Petrarchism; Volume 5, Peucer-Sforza; Volume 6, Shakespeare to Zwingli
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Encyclopedia of the Renaissance / Paul F. Grendler, editor in chief
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First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth, edges slightly dust-dulled. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 6 volumes : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm. ISBN; 9780684805146 (set). 9780684805085 (v. 1). 9780684805092 (v. 2). 9780684805108 (v. 3). 9780684805115 (v. 4). 9780684805122 (v. 5). 9780684805139 (v. 6). Notes; Published in association with the Renaissance Society of America. Contents; v. 1. Abrabanel-civility -- v. 2. Class-Furió Ceriol -- v. 3. Galen-Lyon -- v. 4. Machiavelli-Petrarchism -- v. 5. Peucer-Sforza -- v. 6. Shakespeare-Zwingli. Subjects; Renaissance. Encyclopedias. Europe. Civilization. 15th century. Encyclopedias. Europe. Civilization. 16th century. Encyclopedias. Europe. Civilization. 17th century. Encyclopedias. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 464652
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