The story of civilization

The fifth volume of Durant s acclaimed "Story of Civilization," " The Renaissance" chronicles the history of Italy from 1304 to 1576. In this masterful work, listeners will encounter the poets Petrarch and Boccaccio, the fathers of the Renaissance; the paintings, sculptures, and...

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Hovedforfatter: Durant, Will
Format: Bog
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Udgivet: New York Simon and Schuster 1935
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Summary:The fifth volume of Durant s acclaimed "Story of Civilization," " The Renaissance" chronicles the history of Italy from 1304 to 1576. In this masterful work, listeners will encounter the poets Petrarch and Boccaccio, the fathers of the Renaissance; the paintings, sculptures, and architecture of Milan, Florence, and Venice; the life and accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci; the Catholic church and the popes of Avignon and Rome; the politicians and philosophers of Italy, including the Borgia family, Julius II, and Machiavelli; the Italian Wars, the conflicts with France, and the country s decline.