Johnson, Paul

The Renaissance: A Short History

New York, NY, USA: Modern Library, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. “The Renaissance holds an undying place in the human imagination, and its great heroes remain our own, from Michelangelo and Leonardo to Dante and Montaigne. This period of profound evolution in European thought is credited with transforming the West from medieval to modern; reviving the city as the center of human activity and the acme of civilization; and, of course, producing the most astonishing outpouring of artistic creation the world has ever known.” (from front flap) From English journalist, popular historian, speechwriter and author Paul Johnson (1928-2023), this is a rendition of Renaissance history that focuses heavily on recognizing human genius and its role in this period of intense spiritual and intellectual expansion. Johnson chronicles the lives and works of the age’s most animating spirits in a delicious bite-sized package, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the western world’s renaissance period. From the collection of Barbara (1935-2023) & Irving (1933-2018) Nusbaum - world travelers, connoisseurs, eminent collectors of art & books, and the dearly beloved late parents of our esteemed founder, Arthur S. Nusbaum. Hardcover in unclipped first-issue dust jacket (w/ “Printed in U.S.A 8/00” on back flap): First edition though not explicated at copyright page, first printing as indicated by number sequence thereon. Book is in very fine condition, basically as new. Dust jacket is similarly very fine with some minor scratching on front and back covers. Very Fine/As New / Very Fine. [Item #6704]

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