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Worldly Goods: A New History of the Renaissance
Worldly Goods A New History of the Renaissance
Author: Lisa Jardine
In this provocative and wholly absorbing work, Lisa Jardine offers a radical interpretation of the Renaissance, arguing that the creation of culture during that time was inextricably tied to the creation of wealth-that the expansion of commerce spurred the expansion of thought. As Jardine boldly states, "The seeds of our own exuberant multi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780393318661
ISBN-10: 0393318664
Publication Date: 9/1998
Pages: 480
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Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Book Type: Paperback
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Overall, great book in regards to how commerce and the "enlightenment" were intertwined. Several of the chapters were longwinded and the author could have made her point in fewer words (most particular the chapter on books and printing). Don't buy this if you are looking for a book that focuses on personalities or regions (Da Vinci, Florence, etc). I ordered this book thinking it was different, however, I learned a lot in the end, just not what I expected.


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