Renaissance (Eyewitness Books (Knopf Hardcover)) (Eyewitness Books)
by Andrew Langley
An overview of the philosophy, inventions, art, government, religion, and daily life of the Renaissance.
The Renaissance (Seminar Studies) (Seminar Studies In History)
by Alison Brown
First published in 1988, Alison Brown's The Renaissance soon established itself as one of the most popular and useful books on this complex topic. For this expanded Second Edition the author has rewritten the text entirely in the light of the wealth of literature published over the past decade. It contains two new chapters, one on the rise of lordships and the impact of the Black Death and one on Renaissance theatre. As ever, the main focus of the book is on the influence of classical ideas on...
'Divorced, beheaded, died, Divorced, beheaded, survived.' - Rhyme describing the fates of Henry VIII's wives Beginning with the victory of Henry Tudor over Richard III at Bosworth Field in 1485, and ending with the death of the childless Elizabeth I in 1603 following a 45-year reign, the Tudor dynasty marks a period in British history where England was transformed from a minor medieval kingdom to a preeminent European power on the verge of empire. Yet this period of great upheaval had a dark...
Leonardo Da Vinci: The Famed Renaissance Man (Essential Lives Set 1) (Essential Lives)
by M.C. Hall
Gross Facts about the Renaissance Scientists Children's Renaissance History
by Baby Professor
The Glory of the Renaissance Through Its Paintings: History 5th Grade Children's Renaissance Books
by Baby Professor
Plotinus (204/5–270 C.E.) is a central figure in the history of Western philosophy. However, during the Middle Ages he was almost unknown. None of the treatises constituting his Enneads were translated, and ancient translations were lost. Although scholars had indirect access to his philosophy through the works of Proclus, St. Augustine, and Macrobius, among others, it was not until 1492 with the publication of the first Latin translation of the Enneads by the humanist philosopher Marsilio Ficin...
Isaac Newton (QED Great Lives S.) (National Geographic World History Biographies)
by Philip Steele
Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher, and inventor as well. Readers will discover the genius who inspired Alexander...
First Peoples of the Americas and the European Age of Exploration (Exploring the Ancient and Medieval Worlds)
by Patricia Dawson
The Art of the Renaissance (Art Masters) (Masters of Art (Peter Bedrick Books))
by Lucia Corrain
This title is suitable for the children of ages 11 to 12 years. Learn how the European Renaissance came to be! See those most notably involved in this fascinating era. Take a look inside a typical Renaissance home. Follow along as great strides were made in trade, exploration, religion, architecture, and the arts.
Elizabethan England (Understanding World History (Reference Point))
by Stuart A Kallen
Each book in this delightful, child-friendly series focuses on a different period in history, from Ancient Egypt right up to World War 2. Children will love learning about each era, and then following the simple instructions to make useful or interesting objects from that time. Age-appropriate and accessible, the books are perfect for use at home or in the classroom.
Leonardo da Vinci (Giants of Science, #1) (Giants of Science S.)
by Kathleen Krull
Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognisable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life, from his time as a young apprentice, his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties. A perfect read for art lovers and fans o...