The third edition of The Renaissance engages with debates about its modernity, elitism, gender bias, and globalism, and includes a discussion of Venice, Rome, Naples, and Florence's relationship with surrounding courts and smaller provincial towns. It also explores humanism in relation to gender, the position of women, and the response of religious reformers to new ideas, with a broad geographical scope concluding with an examination of diffusion through trade with Constantinople, Portugal, and Spain. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 154 pages Publication date: 23 September 2020 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd The third edition of The Renaissance, a comprehensive exploration of the subject, delves into ongoing discussions surrounding the Renaissance, particularly its modernity, elitism, gender bias, and globalism. This revised edition expands its coverage to include a comprehensive examination of Venice, Rome, Naples, and Florence, exploring their intricate relationships with surrounding courts and smaller provincial towns. Authored by Brown, this edition offers a fresh perspective on the central themes of the Renaissance, delving into the realm of humanism in relation to gender, the status of women, and the responses of religious reformers to the emerging ideas. With a broad geographical scope that concludes with an analysis of diffusion through trade with Constantinople, Portugal, and Spain, this book enables students to delve into the full extent of how the Renaissance transformed into a global movement. Key themes such as humanism, art, architecture, Renaissance theatre, and the invention of printing are illustrated with quotations and exempla, making this book an invaluable resource for students studying the Renaissance, early modern history, and social and cultural history. Weight: 256g Dimension: 156 x 234 x 15 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780367151881 Edition number: 3 New edition
