The Renaissance - John Symonds Addington

""The Renaissance: An Essay"" is a historical and cultural analysis of the Renaissance period, written by John Addington Symonds and published in 1863. The book explores the Renaissance as a time of intellectual and artistic rebirth, focusing on the cultural and social changes that occurred during the period. Symonds examines the emergence of humanism, the revival of classical art and literature, and the growth of science and exploration. He also discusses the political and religious influences on the Renaissance, including the rise of Protestantism and the power struggles of various European monarchies. Throughout the book, Symonds emphasizes the importance of the Renaissance as a pivotal moment in Western history, marking a significant shift in the way people thought about themselves and the world around them. The book is considered a classic work of Renaissance scholarship and is widely studied by historians, art historians, and literary scholars.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.

EAN: 9781120339966