by John Hale (Atheneum HB 1994)
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The Civilization of Europe in the Renaissance, by John Hale (Atheneum HB 1994) |
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n first glance this book seems to take on an impossible
task; no, more than one. Describe the civilization of even one country in
even 649 pages, much less a whole continent? John Hales' masterwork does
exactly that. This book examines so many ideas that even to mention them all
in a review is
impractical, but it does them in the framework of one huge idea: to describe
the nature of Europe and Europeans before the huge revolution in ideas that
was the renaissance, and to see how it changed, destroyed, and nurtured
other ideas and arts. This may be the most brilliant survey of a historical
epoch ever written, and it is absorbing reading from beginning to end. Read
this book and you will get a sense of context that will help you understand
everything else you know. Order this book at Amazon.com!
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