Renaissance Biographies (Paperback)

The Renaissance was a cultural movement that started in Italy in the early 1300s. The word renaissance comes from a Latin word meaning "rebirth," and during this time, Europe experienced a rebirth of interest and achievement in the arts, science, and global exploration. People reacted against the religion-centered culture of the Middle Ages to find greater value in the human world. By the time the Renaissance came to a close around 1600, people had come to look at their world in a brand new way.