The Renaissance: A Captivating Guide to a Remarkable Period in European History, Including Stories of People Such as Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo, ... Leonardo da Vinci (Exploring Europe’s Past)

Very concise review of the period containing all the pertinent facts. Easy quick read. I enjoyed it. I am having my son read it for homeschooling, supplementing with internet articles. A very good resource with each period broken down in short chapters without any superfluous material, yet interesting additions.

The Renaissance a time of recovery from the dark ages where a lot of innovation was lost.

Amazing book. Going to Italy this summer and wanted my kids to read a little on the history of the Renaissance. I read this book in one day! Loved it!! Well written!!

Quite a few mismatches between the text and the audiobook on key dates. And totally wrong on the execution of Miguel Servetus. He wasn't killed by the Catholics for his writing on cardiovascular science. He was killed by the Genevan Protestant authorities with the help of John Calvin, for his writings on theological doctrines.

It is a good and decent introduction to the European Renaissance, as an African myself, it is inspiring to see the path Europe had to take to be where it is at, and how it was detailed in so few pages

It’s good. I enjoyed seeing the time period through the efforts important people of the time. No surprises, but then how could there be?

While the book has some details it didnt delve into everything. That's ok. It is a great starting point for further research. A very quick read but well worth it.

Inaccurate & Biased!The book had some interesting and no doubt valuable information for those that know nothing of the timeframe. However, there were several parts that had very inaccurate, and at times obviously biased, information. That leaves me to wonder how much of what I didn’t already know was accurate.I do not recommend.

O bom desse 'livro' tão curto é a divisão feita nos capítulos. São 25 capítulos e cada um aborda uma 'dimensão' do período da Renaissance de forma inteligente e didática.Se o leitor usar esta divisão para selecionar e ler um livro que represente cada capítulo, já é um bom começo.Agora, ficar só nesse 'livro', aí não vai adiantar muito.

Simple English, easy to read.

This account of the European Renaissance is authoritative and is both a thoroughly enjoyable read and a good starting point for those wishing to delve deeper into any specific aspect of that period of our history.

I found it a useful summary very badly written in parts.