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The Renaissance
A History of Civilization in Italy from 1304–1576 AD
Will DurantSeries: Story of Civilization (Durant)4.4
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An engrossing volume on the Italian Renaissance by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Will DurantThe fifth volume of Durant's acclaimed Story of Civilization, The Renaissance chronicles the history of Italy from 1304 to 1576. In this masterful work, listeners will encounterthe poets Petrarch and Boccaccio, the fathers of the Renaissance;the paintings, sculptures, and architecture of Milan, Florence, and Venice;the life and accomplishments of Leonardo Da Vinci;the Catholic church and the popes of Avignon and Rome;the politicians and philosophers of Italy, including the Borgia family, Julius II, and Machiavelli;the Italian Wars, the conflicts with France, and the country's decline.
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"Easily the most engaging writer of Western intellectual history in the English language, Will Durant breathes life into philosophers and their ideas. He is colorful, witty, and above all, informative."
Amazon.com editorial review on The Story of Philosophy
"Mr. Durant draws all present into the genial colloquy, making them feel that their quickened perception is itself a contribution…His prose has a bright speed that carries its load of facts like an effortless burden."
New York Times 1957
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- SeriesStory of Civilization (Durant) #5