Présentation de l'éditeur
For courses in Renaissance, Reformation Europe, Early Modern Europe, and first year surveys of Western Civilization.
This text's conversational tone and concise presentation are examples of an approach that is more representative than comprehensive�??introducing historical figures and concepts as they flow through the narrative, without frequent interruption to include and define technical and foreign terms. Rather than a compendium or grand summa, the text serves as a brief introduction to some of the major personalities, issues, events, and ideas of the Renaissance and Reformation age.
Quatrième de couverture
This concise survey is designed to make the exciting history of Europe in the age of the Renaissance and Reformation come alive to readers. It is the first textbook on Europe between 1300 and 1700 to focus on gender as a significant issue for historical analysis. Author Jonathan W. Zophy introduces major events and personalities of the period as well as its cultural, economic, religious, political, and social developments. Taking a biographical approach, the book discusses ideas and artistic creations in their human and societal contexts.
- Reflects the latest in cross-disciplinary scholarship
- Written in a lively, student-friendly style
- Handsomely illustrated with masterpieces of art and useful maps
- Each chapter concludes with a chronology and up-to-date reading lists
- NEW�??Revised bibliographies
- NEW�??Additional material on Savonarola and Philip Melanchthon
