The Century Of The Renaissance: Crowned By The Academie Des Sciences Morales Et Politiques (1916)

By Louis Batiffol

Book Overview

The Century of the Renaissance: Crowned by the Academie des Sciences Morales et Politiques is a historical book written by Louis Batiffol and originally published in 1916. The book explores the cultural, intellectual, and artistic developments of the Renaissance period, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th century. Batiffol's work is divided into three main parts. The first part provides an overview of the Renaissance, discussing its origins, key figures, and major events. The second part focuses on the cultural and artistic achievements of the period, including literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture. The final part examines the impact of the Renaissance on politics, religion, and philosophy.Throughout the book, Batiffol emphasizes the importance of the Renaissance as a turning point in European history. He argues that the period marked a shift towards humanism, scientific inquiry, and individualism, which laid the foundation for modern Western culture. The Century of the Renaissance is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important periods in European history. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the cultural and intellectual developments of the Renaissance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437330460
• ISBN13: 9781437330465
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"