The time period from the Fall of Rome to the middle of the fifteenth century is explained in the artwork created and the words spoken by people in various cultures.
The rebirth of knowledge, art, and philosophy, and a rejuvenation of banking and business, mark the period known as the Renaissance. Follow the important events in this flourishing of Western culture.
Advancements in transportation, communication, and medicine made the world smaller, more connected, and more populated. This improved many lives but often brought nations into conflict.
Looks at the age of exploration from the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries in which Europeans searched the world for goods, land, and raw materials.
"The authority of the pope was challenged by Martin Luther, a monk who wished to reform some corrupt practices of the Catholic Church. This challenge ended up changing not just Christianity but the social order. Artwork and texts provide a window into the events of this fascinating time"--Amazon.com.
