Overview

Writing about the Renaissance can be a daunting task. Not only do scholars disagree on what the Renaissance is, but they also disagree on whether or not it even took place. Margaret L. King's richly illustrated social history of the Renaissance succeeds as a trusted resource, introducing readers to Europe between 13001700, as well as to the problems of cultural renewal. A Short History of the Renaissance in Europe includes a detailed discussion of Burckhardt as well as new content on European contact with the Islamic world. This new edition also provides improved coverage of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations. ""Focus"" features provide fascinating insights into the Renaissance era, and ""Voices"" sections introduce a wealth of primary sources. King's engaging narrative is enhanced by over 100 images, statistical tables, timelines, a glossary, and suggested readings.

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Author:   Margaret L. King
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 20.40cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.260kg
ISBN:  

9781487593087

ISBN 10:   1487593082
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   22 September 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

List of Maps List of Illustrations List of Figures, Graphs, and Tables Acknowledgments Introduction: The Idea of the Renaissance   Chapter One: Italy and Rome: From Roman Republic to Secondo Popolo (c. 500 BCE–1300 CE)   The Romanization of Italy   Invasion and Destruction Early Migrations Focus: Monte Cassino Germanic Incursions   Cathedral and Monastery The Authority of the Bishops The Origins of Monastic Life   Emperor and Pope The Development of the Holy Roman Empire Gregory VII and the Drive for Papal Supremacy   Commerce and Reurbanization Decline of the Roman Economy Voices: How to Succeed in Business The Flourishing of Maritime Trade The Expansion of Trading Networks   The Communal Revolution Alliance of the Magnates Triumph of the Lombard League   The Coming of the Popolo Merchant Guilds Focus: The Battle of Legnano, 1176 Conflict between Pope and Emperor The Rebellion of the Popolo   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Two: An Age of Republics (c. 1250–c. 1350)   Florence: Banking and Wool Banking Focus: Florence Wool and the Wool Guilds The Guilds and Civic Life Revolt of the Ciompi Focus: Venice   Venice: Shipbuilding and Trade The Growth of Venice Shipbuilding and the State The Venetian Nobility   Urban Renewal: Walls, Buildings, and Spaces Walls Buildings Vita Civile: Urban Culture in a Republican Age The Jurists The Secretaries Voices: Yearning to Be Free   Dante and Giotto: Innovators before the Dawn of the Renaissance Dante Alighieri Giotto di Bondone Voices: Petrarch’s Letter “To Posterity”   Boccaccio and Petrarch: Inaugurators of Renaissance Thought Boccaccio Petrarch   Republics and Principalities   The Black Death   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Three: Human Dignity and Humanist Studies: The Career of Humanism (c. 1350–c. 1530)   The Recovery of Classical Antiquity Focus: Personal Space Roman Works Greek Works   The “Studies of Humanity” The Idea of Humanist Education Humanist Educational Treatises   The Dignity of Man Giannozzo Manetti Pico della Mirandola   Civic Humanism Voices: Barbaro and Pico Proposing New Values: Poggio and Valla Praising the City: Bruni Voices: Valla’s Logic   Women and Humanism Early Female Humanists Later Female Humanists: Nogarola, Cereta, Fedele Voices: Women and Humanism in Renaissance Italy   Humanism, Philosophy, and Scholarship Philosophy: Aristotle and Plato Other Schools Printing Textual Scholarship   The Sociology of Humanism Focus: Aldine Editions Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Four: New Visions (c. 1350–c. 1530)   Breakthroughs in Style   Perspective: The Artful Construction of Reality   Patronage and Patrons Types of Patronage Focus: New Visions Florence and Milan Ferrara, Mantua, and Urbino Music   Architecture and Urbanism The Rediscovery of Classical Architecture Churches Secular Buildings Focus: Brunelleschi’s Dome Voices: Artists and Patrons in Urbino and Venice City Planning   Portraits and Personality Portraits and Self-Portraits Voices: Isabella d’Este Equestrian Portraits and Tombs   Art and the Everyday City and Country Settings Interiors   From Artisan to Genius: The Evolution of the Artist Vasari Alberti Leonardo Women Artists   The High Renaissance (c. 1500–1530) Rome Venice   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Five: At Home and in the Piazza (c. 1350–c. 1530)   Public Life Social Structure Focus: Prostitutes and Courtesans Associations Social Control Voices: Riot, Plague, and Punishment Focus: The Jewish Community in the Italian Renaissance   Private Life The Household Voices: Death and Consolation Patriarchy, Property, and Marriage Voices: The Duties of a Wife Women and Children Focus: Childbirth and Childrearing in Renaissance Italy   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Six: The Church and the People (c. 1350–c. 1530)   Papacy and the Papal State The Rise of the Papacy Focus: Popes and Cardinals Challenges to the Papacy   Popular Religion Paganism and Heresy The Mendicant Movements Confraternities Voices: Brothers (Sisters) in Christ   Holy Women Saints and Martyrs Focus: Holy Women and Unwilling Nuns Catherine of Siena Francesca of Rome Catherine of Bologna Catherine of Genoa Angela Merici   Pastors of the Flock Archbishops and Bishops Preachers and Visionaries Bernardino of Siena Girolamo Savonarola   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Seven: Statecraft and Warcraft (c. 1350–c. 1530)   The Tide of Despotism The Organization of Violence Focus: Warriors for Hire Padua and Verona The Visconti in Milan Ferrara, Mantua, and Urbino The Papal States and the Two Sicilies Voices: A Despot’s Advice and a Republican’s Lament Freedom versus Tyranny   Balance of Power Councils and Commissions Focus: The Machinery of Government in Venice The Trend toward Oligarchy Administering Justice Raising Revenues Focus: The Medici Diplomacy Venice and Florence Expand Military Organization War and Peace   Invasion and Conquest The French Invasion to the Battle of Fornovo The Great Captain and the Conquest of Naples Julius II and the Battle of Agnadello The Holy League and the Battle of Marignano Habsburg versus Valois to the Battle of Pavia • 247 The Sack of Rome The Return of the Medici Voices: The Republican Spirit in Florence   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Eight: The Crisis and Beyond (c. 1500–c. 1650)   The Machiavellian Moment Machiavelli’s Career Machiavelli’s Thought Machiavelli’s Political Vision   Courts and Princes: Castiglione’s The Courtier Book One Book Two Book Three Book Four Influence   The States of Italy after c. 1530   Ideas and the Arts in Late Renaissance Italy The Visual Arts Focus: Womanly Perspective The Performing Arts Literature and Literary Trends Focus: The Origins of Opera Voices: Pietro Aretino, “Scourge of Princes” Science, Medicine, and Philosophy Voices: Women and Love   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Nine: The Renaissance and the Two Reformations (c. 1500–c. 1650)   Visitors and Emissaries   Printing, Humanism, and Reform The Manuscript Book The Printed Book: Early Years The Printed Book: Later Developments Focus: The English Century   Erasmus, More, and Vives Erasmus Focus: The Enchantments of Nowhere More and Utopia Vives and the Erasmian Mission   The Reformations and the Humanist Tradition Protestants Voices: Luther and Calvin on Liberty and Free Will The Catholic Response Voices: The Catholic Response: The Council of Trent, Ignatius of Loyola, and Teresa of Ávila Intersections   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Ten: The Renaissance beyond the Alps: Cities, Courts, and Kings (c. 1500–c. 1700)   Contexts: Kingdoms, Courts, and Cities Kingdoms Courts Cities Focus: Early Modern Cities   Centers of the Renaissance beyond the Alps Spain and Portugal Voices: Spanish Sketches The Low Countries Focus: The Low Countries: Interiors and Exteriors France The British Isles Voices: In Search of Authenticity The German Lands Northern and Eastern Europe   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Chapter Eleven: The Renaissance and New Worlds (c. 1500–c. 1700)   The New World in the Ocean Sea The Mediterranean Focus: The Renaissance and Globalization Portuguese Ventures Spanish Exploration and Conquest Indigenous Peoples, Africans, and the Slave Trade North America and the Triangle Trade The Impact on European Consciousness   New Heavens, New Earth Cosmographical Revisions Voices: Scientific Observers Other Scientific Advances Voices: Discerning Truth New Ways to Reason Focus: Educating the Few—and the Many   Toward Enlightenment Readers and Learners Women and the World of Learning Focus: The Worth of Women   Conclusion Suggested Readings   Glossary Credits Index

Reviews

Margaret L. King's excellent textbook has long been the backbone of my Renaissance history course. Anyone teaching such a course to undergraduates faces many challenges, beginning with the definition of the Renaissance itself and acclimating students to the ancient legacy that is the backdrop to Renaissance humanism and art. King manages these and other challenges with ease.--J. Laurel Carrington, St. Olaf College Margaret L. King describes life during the Renaissance with a clarity that is unmatched.--Maryanne Cline Horowitz, Occidental College and University of California Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies I am not generally a fan of textbooks and do not usually use them in any of my classes, but this excellent text is the exception to the rule. Students enjoy the text because of its clear organization, accessible prose, and engaging images, maps, and other learning resources.--Eric Dursteler, Brigham Young University Margaret L. King's book is quite simply the best undergraduate text for courses on Renaissance Europe. It incorporates a considerable amount of the more recent scholarship on a number of relevant topics, including the early impact of printed media, the social and political dimensions of court culture, and the educational opportunities and accomplishments of Renaissance women.--Edward Tabri, University of Texas, Tyler

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Margaret L. King is Professor Emerita of History, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, and has published widely on Venice, women, and humanism in the Renaissance. She is currently Editor in Chief of Oxford Bibliographies Renaissance and Reformation and co-editor of the series The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe.

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