The Early Renaissance in England: The Rede Lecture, Delivered in the Senaate-House on June 13, 1895 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mandell Creighton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484529374 ISBN 13: 9780484529372

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how the Renaissance reached England and reshaped learning.

This insightful Rede Lecture traces the growth of humanist ideas in Victorian England, showing how Italian culture, classical study, and university life intertwined to transform English scholarship and education.

In accessible language, the work outlines how England’s two great universities became centers for new methods and ideas. It explains why Oxford and Cambridge attracted scholars who studied Greek, translated texts, and built libraries, and how patrons like Lady Margaret steered resources toward learning. The narrative balances biographical sketches with a broad view of cultural change, helping readers understand the practical and intellectual shifts of the period.

• How the revival began, from Francis of Assisi’s influence to the lure of classical literature.
• The roles of English scholars who studied abroad and returned with new approaches.
• How two universities shaped the spread of Greek learning and modern scholarship.
• Key figures and moments that illustrate the collision of reform, politics, and print culture.

Ideal for readers curious about the origins of the English Renaissance, and for those who enjoy clear explanations of how ideas move from study rooms to everyday life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484529374
• ISBN 13: 9780484529372
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 52