The Story Of Civilization Volume V: The Renaiss... -

By narrowing his lens, Durant is able to explore the "economic and social foundations" of the era, including:

Unlike other books in the 11-volume series that span entire continents, The Renaissance is unique for its narrow, focused scope. Durant focuses almost exclusively on , tracing the era from the birth of the poet Petrarch to the death of the painter Titian. The Story of Civilization Volume V: The Renaiss...

Durant excels at making historical "titans" feel like real people with complex motivations. In this volume, you will encounter: By narrowing his lens, Durant is able to

: The life and multi-faceted accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci . Where to Find Your Copy By narrowing his lens

: How families like the Medici funded the world's greatest art.

: How thinkers moved away from medieval orthodoxy toward human-centered inquiry.