The Renaissance

The Renaissance examines Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, exploring such themes as the origins and causes of the Renaissance, humanism, monarchies of the period, the emergence of the Reformation, distinctions between Renaissance movements in various regions, and the impact of the Renaissance on geographical exploration, science, and European society as a whole. With narrative introductions to each issue, this book integrates views of major historians, interpretations, analysis and evaluation of primary sources. The Renaissance offers students a concise introduction to the subject and a guide to examination success.