Renaissance - Hardcover

Langley, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0375801367 ISBN 13: 9780375801365

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1999

Synopsis

Travel back in time to the period of extraordinary growth and vitality that was Renaissance Europe.  Meet Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and the Medicis.  Experience the daily life and workings of a Renaissance town.  View some of the most beautiful and important art works in the world.  In glorious full-color photographic spreads, Renaissance documents Europe's emergence from the Dark Ages into an era of unparalleled enlightenment and creativity in the realms of politics, arts, literature, technology, and innovation.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4 Up-Langley has combined in-depth research with the arresting, trademark photographs of the series to showcase a complex period in European history. The book covers many aspects of the Renaissance, including the rise of city-states, trade, art, architecture, and the role of the Catholic Church. There are also sections on dress and daily life-the basis for many reports in today's classrooms. The tersely written, well-documented text takes a broad-brush approach to the period, providing an introduction to each topic. Detailed captions supply additional information. However, it's the choice and placement of full-color photographs and reproductions that make this book so appealing. The layout features a mixture of large photographs and smaller insets, drawing the eye in with its variety and movement. Unfortunately, the index is far from inclusive. For younger readers, the book will provide adequate enough visual and textural information for class projects. For others, it offers a number of wonderful jumping-off points for more in-depth research.
Barbara Buckley, Jericho Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review:

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0375801367
• ISBN 13: 9780375801365
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 59