The Origin and Patterns of the Italian Renaissance

Author: Zhu Luhua
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The Origins and Models of the Italian Renaissance. From the initial phase of the Renaissance in the 14th century to the early Renaissance in the 15th century and the high Renaissance in the 16th century, the series of brilliant achievements achieved by Italy and Florence indeed played a significant role in promoting the entire West toward the modern world. The value of these cultural achievements lies not only in their early timing but also in their high quality, and these two points can only be achieved through a model where economy, politics, and culture are integrated from the beginning. Based on this line of thought, this book reviews and clarifies the discussions in the international academic community about the origins of the Italian Renaissance and the emergence of capitalism, and through comparisons with other regions, it sorts out why Italy was able to lead the way and, to some extent, answers the "Needham Question."