The Italian Renaissance: A Definitive History of the Arts, Sciences, and Unforgettable Personalities That Shaped the West (American Heritage Library Series)

Spanning an age that witnessed great achievements in the arts and sciences, this definitive overview of the Italian Renaissance will both captivate ordinary readers and challenge specialists. Dr. Plumb%u2019s 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%u2019s most unforgettable personalities, from Petrarch to Pope Pius II, Michelangelo to Isabella d'Este, Machiavelli to Leonardo. A highly readable and engaging volume, THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE is a perfect introduction to the movement that shaped the Western world. Solid binding. Boards are moderately bowed, but not severely. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.