Renaissance Humanism, 9781624661112
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Renaissance Humanism

an anthology of sources

$34.85

  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    13 March 2014

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Summary

“By far the best collection of sources to introduce readers to Renaissance humanism in all its many guises. What distinguishes this stimulating and useful anthology is the vision behind it: King shows that Renaissance thinkers had a lot to say, not only about the ancient world-one of their habitual passions-but also about the self, how civic experience was configured, the arts, the roles and contributions of women, the new science, the ‘new’ world, and so much more.” -Christopher S.…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781624661112
ISBN-10:1624661114
Author:Margaret L. King
Publisher:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Imprint:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:13 March 2014
Weight:511g
Dimensions:229mm x 153mm
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Critics Review

“An invigorating introduction to Renaissance humanism, both its ‘core’ and its periphery. Especially welcome is the attention given to women and other worlds. King is a lively and succinct writer who knows how to draw her readers into the big picture while entertaining them with the scintillating detail.” –Jane Tylus, NYU

A rich and coherent collection of primary sources spanning the 14th to the 17th centuries and the breadth of Europe… . Teachers will welcome this text for classes on the Renaissance and intellectual history. Students will benefit from King’s thoughtful introductions to each author and work as well as suggestions for further reading and research in the appendix. –Nancy Bisaha, Vassar College

An ideal coursebook, providing students the broadest range of humanist sources in English to date, and adding helpful introductions and bibliographies to each selection. –Timothy Kircher, Guilford College

About The Author

Margaret L. King

Margaret L. King is Professor of History, Emerita, Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center, CUNY.

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