Encyclopedia of the Renaissance and Reformation
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 2004
Book
Hardback
576 pages
978-0-8160-5451-0 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring the period of transition from medieval to modern times, Encyclopedia of the Renaissance and the Reformation, Revised Edition covers all aspects of the European Renaissance and Reformation, from visual arts and architecture to philosophy, religion, and politics. In some 2,100 A-to-Z entries, this comprehensive reference provides detailed information on three centuries that have defined the shape of modern Western civilization. The scope of this encyclopedia is the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, during which time the pivotal events of the Renaissance and Reformation occurred, irrevocably changing the future's course. In this edition, the editors have significantly expanded coverage of religion as well as general interest topics such as the role of women, drawing, families, food and cookery, literacy, libraries, and travel. Along with the addition of substantial new material emphasizing the recent findings of cultural historians, the text has been updated and revised throughout, taking into account the newest scholarship.
Encyclopedia of the Renaissance and the Reformation, Revised Edition is complete with a new introduction, chronology, and bibliography, as well as a comprehensive index, approximately 100 black-and-white photographs, and an insert of 20 full-color images. An authoritative work for students and professionals alike, the encyclopedia is an accessible reference written with the non-specialist in mind.
Encyclopedia of the Renaissance and the Reformation, Revised Edition is complete with a new introduction, chronology, and bibliography, as well as a comprehensive index, approximately 100 black-and-white photographs, and an insert of 20 full-color images. An authoritative work for students and professionals alike, the encyclopedia is an accessible reference written with the non-specialist in mind.
More details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Young adult
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
100 b/w photos + 20 full colour images
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1651 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-5451-0 (9780816054510)
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