A comprehensive resource all aspects of Renaissance Europe.
The word "renaissance” means ""rebirth,"" and the most obvious example of this phenomenon is the rediscovery of Europe's classical Roman past. The Renaissance began in northern Italy in the late 14th century and culminated in England in the early 17th century. Emphasis on the dignity of man (though not of woman) distinguished the Renaissance from the relatively humbler attitudes of the Middle Ages. Handbook to Life in Renaissance Europe spans two centuries of European discovery, from 1400 CE to 1600 CE , and discusses all aspects of life at this time. Insightful text and numerous photographs detail the pervasive influence of Italian sources on the development of the Renaissance in other parts of southern Europe and northern Europe. Focusing on western Europe, this rich volume offers comprehensive coverage of the major origins and influences of the Renaissance, and includes eastern Europe and European colonies in the East and West. Coverage includes history, religion, music, art and visual culture, architecture, literature, warfare, commerce, exploration, science, education, and daily life. Most topics begin with activities in Italy and end in England, following the general chronological development of Renaissance culture.