The History of the Renaissance World

Name: The History of the Renaissance World
Brand: WW Norton & Co
SKU: 9780393059762
Price: 66.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople

By Susan Wise Bauer

4.17

( 1,328 ratings, 127 reviews)

Summary

In The History of the Renaissance World, Susan Wise Bauer offers an engaging account of the dramatic transformations from the Renaissance period through the advent of the Enlightenment. The book traverses worldwide developments in political power, philosophies, and cultural achievements. It paints a vivid tapestry of empires rising and falling, as well as the advancements in art, science, and exploration that shaped the foundation for our modern world.
Read More

Format: Hardback

$66⁹⁹

OVERNIGHT DELIVERY

Found a better price? Request a price match

The History of the Renaissance World

$66⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're captivated by the intricate tapestry of history, this book will engage you with its exploration of the Renaissance world's transformative events and figures. It offers a fascinating journey through the political, cultural, and intellectual developments that shaped our modern world, making it ideal for history enthusiasts who appreciate detailed storytelling.

The History of the Renaissance World

A lively and fascinating narrative history about the birth of the modern world.

Description

Beginning in the heady days just after the First Crusade, this volume—the third in the series that began with The History of the Ancient World and The History of the Medieval World—chronicles the contradictions of a world in transition.

Popes continue to preach crusade, but the hope of a Christian empire comes to a bloody end at the walls of Constantinople. Aristotelian logic and Greek rationality blossom while the Inquisition gathers strength. As kings and emperors continue to insist on their divine rights, ordinary people all over the world seize power: the lingayats of India, the Jacquerie of France, the Red Turbans of China, and the peasants of England.

New threats appear as the Ottomans emerge from a tiny Turkish village and the Mongols ride out of the East to set the world on fire. New currencies are forged, new weapons invented, and world-changing catastrophes alter the landscape: the Little Ice Age and the Great Famine kill millions; the Black Death, millions more.

In the chaos of these epoch-making events, our own world begins to take shape. Impressively researched and brilliantly told, The History of the Renaissance World offers not just the names, dates, and facts but the memorable characters who illuminate the years between 1100 and 1453—years that marked a sea change in mankind's perception of the world.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The History of the Renaissance World by Susan Wise Bauer is praised as an expert primer offering a thorough world survey, complemented by immensely useful timelines and maps, making it an excellent resource for students.