"The Renaissance examines Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It integrates views of major historians, interpretations, analysis and evaluation of primary sources, offering a concise introduction to the subject."@en
"The Renaissance examines Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, exploring the beginning of the Renaissance, its influence on monarchies and governments, links with the Reformation, as well as the topics of scientific discovery and overseas exploration in the period. With narrative introductions expositions of the views of major historians, interpretations, analysis and a range of primary sources, The Renaissance offers students a concise introduction to the subject and a useful study aid."
"Presenting the panorama of Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries this text explores such themes as: the origins and causes of humanism; Renaissance monarchies; the Reformation; geographical exploration; science; and artistic movements. With narrative introductions to each issue, this book integrates views of major historians, interpretations, analysis and evaluation of primary sources. It seeks to offer students a concise introduction and a guide to examination success."

The renaissance