{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-the-renaissance-in-europe-9781487593087","title":"A Short History of the Renaissance in Europe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWriting about the Renaissance can be a daunting task. Not only do scholars disagree on what the Renaissance \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 1300\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e1700, as well as to the problems of cultural renewal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Short History of the Renaissance in Europe\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing's engaging narrative is enhanced by over 100 images, statistical tables, timelines, a glossary, and suggested readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKing, Margaret L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMargaret L. King\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eOxford Bibliographies\u003c\/i\u003e Renaissance and Reformation and co-editor of the series \u003ci\u003eThe Other Voice in Early Modern Europe\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338563490066,"sku":"9781487593087","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_343db0c1-1df5-434f-ad4c-891f7d514011.jpg?v=1727987823","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-short-history-of-the-renaissance-in-europe-9781487593087","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}