Renaissance (1855)

Renaissance is a historical book written by Jules Michelet in 1855. The book is a comprehensive study of the Renaissance period in Europe, which was a time of great cultural and intellectual growth. Michelet explores the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the emergence of the Renaissance and the impact it had on European society.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the rise of humanism, the development of art and architecture, the scientific revolution, and the exploration and colonization of the Americas. Michelet also examines the lives of prominent figures of the Renaissance, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Galileo Galilei.Throughout the book, Michelet emphasizes the importance of individualism and creativity in the Renaissance, as well as the role of religion and the Church in shaping the period. He also discusses the impact of the Renaissance on subsequent historical periods and its continuing influence on modern culture.Overall, Renaissance is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of the most important periods in European history, written by one of the most renowned historians of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.