An introduction to city and town life during the Renaissance that discusses trade, architecture, monarchs, politics, religion, and other related topics.
Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on the lives of Europeans during that time, warfare, trade, exploration, colonization, religion, science, the arts, and other topics.
Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on exploration and trade, advancements in shipbuilding and mapmaking, merchant competition, overseas voyages, early Portuguese adventures, the Northwest Passage, the Columbian Exchange, and other topics.
Describes the social and economic structure of life in the Renaissance, from roughly 1400 to 1600, including the ruling classes, the peasantry, the urban dwellers, and members of the Church and the role each group played in shaping European civilization.
Contains subject and chronological time lines, along with historical facts, illustrations, and photographs, that provide information about key events and significant individuals during the Renaissance.
A description of life in Europe during the Renaissance written in the form of a travel guide, providing facts about the civilization, and including tips on travel, food, shelter, attractions, shopping, and health and safety.
Describes the beginnings of the Italian Renaissance and aspects of daily life in that period, including education, religion, fashion, celebrations, and diseases and other dangers, and discusses important philosophers, artists, and patrons.
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in Europe during the Renaissance, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.
A biography of the versatile Renaissance artist in the context of his times, describing some of his achievements in painting, architecture, engineering, sculpture, and science.
