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The Renaissance

A History of Civilization in Italy from 1304 - 1576 AD, The Story of Civilization, Volume 5

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Written by: Will Durant
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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An engrossing volume on the Italian Renaissance by Pulitzer Prize - winning historian Will Durant

The fifth volume of Durant's acclaimed Story of Civilization,The Renaissance chronicles the history of Italy from1304 to 1576. In this masterful work, listeners will encounter

  • the poets Petrarch and Boccaccio, the fathers ofthe Renaissance;
  • the paintings, sculptures, and architecture ofMilan, Florence, and Venice;
  • the life and accomplishments of Leonardo DaVinci;
  • the Catholic church and the popes of Avignon and Rome;
  • the politicians and philosophers of Italy,including the Borgia family, Julius II, and Machiavelli;
  • the Italian Wars, the conflicts with France, and the country's decline.
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A must read. A great book covering the Renaissance era it's politics, arts and the worlds most famous artists.

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The voice of the narrator is incredible, combined with the detail of the information and the incredible insights, this is a must read for anybody.

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