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The Italian Renaissance (American Heritage Library Series) Paperback – June 19, 2001

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Entertaining and informative, this definitive overview of the Italian Renaissance will both captivate ordinary readers and challenge specialists

Dr. Plumb’s impressive and provocative narrative is accompanied by contributions from leading historians, including Morris Bishop, J. Bronowski, Maria Bellonci, and many more, who have further illuminated the lives of some of the era’s most unforgettable personalities, from Petrarch to Pope Pius II, Michelangelo to Isabella d'Este, Machiavelli to Leonardo.

Spanning an age that witnessed great achievements in the arts and sciences, The Italian Rennaisance is a perfect introduction to the movement that shaped the Western world.

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Mariner Books
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June 19, 2001
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5.5 x 0.88 x 8.25 inches
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0618127380
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978-0618127382
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Ambrose Rankin

Informative and Well Written (if a little dated)

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018

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"The Italian Renaissance" is a nice introduction to the period. The first part written by Mr. Plumb examines the Renaissance from several different topical areas (politics, the arts, etc) and well as by geography (i.e., city be city); and is very readable and informative though a little dated as this was written in 1961. I think an historian writing this today would feel compelled to be more critical of the Renaissance in the currently fashionable manner, and spend more time on marginalized people and their short, probably miserable. lives, as peasants, servants, soldiers, etc. That could be good or bad but it is not this book, and I think I prefer to learn about the Renaissance from an unabashed fan of it like Plumb. (Also - at one point Mr. Plumb bemoans the buildup of dirt and grim on the Sistine Chapel ceiling in 1961 - hah, it's now been cleaned. People better read than me may catch other such things.)

The second part of the book consists of nine short biographical sketches of key figures in the Renaissance written by various scholars. These were delightful - each readable in one short sitting, and very informative and well written.

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A Very Good Overview of A Huge Subject

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019

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"The Italian Renaissance" is an excellen beginning study of a vast subject and time period. This book is of medium length and is easily read and comprehended. It provides a reader with a very good foundation for an appreciation of this time period on the Italian peninsula. It also forms an excellent basis for further study. As I did French do, I read both the Kindle version while simultaneously listening to the audiobook. They are both excellent. There was some extra expense, but I am glad I did both.

After the fall of Rome and the end of The Roman Empire in 476, the history of the Italian peninsula become chaotic for centuries. The author does a very good job of describing this particular period in a rather concise format. In reality, an entire library could be written, and has been written on this time period.

Speaking for myself, I felt my personal knowledge of both Italian history, as well as European history was somewhere between below adequate and abysmal. Have been trying to correct that. As such I have read numerous books on Italian history and feel this book is of very high quality for what it is, an overview.

I have used this book as a platform from which to make a leap to a literal and figurative marriage between Italian history and the history of France. I am now embarking upon a biography of Catherine de Medici by Leonie Frieda which is also quite excellent. This biography of one person is more lengthy than this fine work under review.

In summary I am very glad to have read "The Italian Renaissance" and recommend it both standing on its own or as a basis for further study. Thank You...

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Ferro

Entertaining introduction to the Renaissance

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2015

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This is an general overview, adroitly penned by the main author and also several other historians. The renaissance was an explosion of knowledge and cultural development that still exerts a strong influence on the modern worldview. The authors roving summary shifts quickly from scene to scene and person to person, without dwelling overly long on any particular story. At times I wish he had expanded more on certain details and subplots; his writing whets the appetite. The overall effect is something of a jumble however, a mist, an impression of an age- that is enjoyably spiced with sordid anecdote and amusing turn of phrase.
The second part of the book consists of brief biographies of important figures of the renaissance, very well written by different specialists in their topic. This to me contains some of the most enjoyable historical writing you could wish for, that really brings these people and the era they lived in back to life.

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R. Grauberger

Often dry, yet a good discusion of Italy's art and cultural Renaissance

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2019

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I have the Kindle version of this work. This is a compilation of several authors dissertations. The first segments were almost textbook dry works about different cities & regions in Italy during the "Renaissance" period, I actually set the book aside for a couple of weeks to digest what was being taught. The remaining portions were much better, easier to read and comprehend, being about artists and others who held influence during the age. I would have enjoyed having illustrations of the artworks being discussed, having to stop and go find the pieces detracts from the flow of the book. All thi, ther being said, I do recommend this work, there's just a lot of stuff here!

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Michael L. Cook

A Fantastic Piece on Renaissance Italy

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2012

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This is a great book for anyone with an interest in the Italian Renaissance. The book is divided into 2 parts, the first part being a general historical account, moving over subjects such as the arts, the princes, and so on, while the second part is a series of biographical portraits of important characters of the Italian Renaissance (written by various authors). The book is easy to read, easy to follow, packed with information, and I highly recommend it.

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Andy Kavanagh

An Excellent Course!

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019

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Professor Bartlett's presentation is comprehensive, interesting and thoroughly enjoyable. I've taken many of the great courses, and this one is certainly among the very best.

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Merril Burke

A Great Intro to the Renaissance

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018

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This was a great outline of the renaissance in Italy. Since I just came back from there, it was particularly interesting. If I had it do over, I would read it before the trip so I would recognize the art and the architecture we saw.

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Corie

The Italian Renaissance Revealed

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018

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Unbelievably readable. This book makes the Renaissance come alive and describes this complicated period in terms and description that shed light and meaning to today’s reader of history.

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Fascinating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2021

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Really interesting and well written book. So often an interesting subject and historical era is written poorly and boringly.
Well composed book that I highly recommend

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2015

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I love this book, light reading it is not but great reading if you are a closet history buff

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2018

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Good read. Interesting personalities, often very gifted. Governors very ruthless. Ambitions came to nothing in the end, but a rich inheritance

Dr. Ezzat F Guirguis

Comprehensive

Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2019

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Would have made an excellent read but for the flowery language. Though each section was attributed to a different authority yet the text was obviously written by the same author throughout. It would have been more interesting had each section been written by its original contributor.
Overall a fairly comprehensive description of the era described through its most prominent persons.

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very sweet

Reviewed in India on July 29, 2017

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