The Renaissance: A Short History - Brossura

Johnson, Paul

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ISBN 10: 0812966198 ISBN 13: 9780812966190

Casa editrice: Modern Library, 2002

Riassunto

Traces the economic, technological, and social developments of the Renaissance period, and describes contributions made by such figures as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Chaucer, and Dante to the arts, literature, architecture, technological innovation, social developments, and other key aspects of the era. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

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Recensione

“This wee book packs more information, insight, and historical perspective than do most volumes many times its length.” —Forbes

“Abound[s] in interesting detail and idiosyncratic judgment.” —The New York Times

“Mr. Johnson does not reduce the art and literature of this immensely rich period to mere by-products of the European economy. . . . His concise and entertaining survey is a reminder that the most sublime accomplishments of civilization also depend on the mundane.” —The Wall Street Journal

“[Johnson’s] reputation for capacious erudition precedes him, and it is no surprise that he turns in a vibrant summary of the era’s eruption of art.” —Booklist

L'autore

Paul Johnson is a leading historian and journalist whose historical works have been national bestsellers and translated into many languages. Among his books are Modern Times, A History of the Jews, Intellectuals, The Birth of the Modern, and A History of the American People. He lives in London.

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• Editore: Modern Library
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0812966198
• ISBN 13: 9780812966190
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208