From the Bookshelf: Worldly Goods by Lisa Jardine
Thursday August 23, 2007
In the late Middle Ages an extraordinary movement of art, architecture, literature and philosophy took place. Beginning in the wealthy trading cities of Italy, the movement later labeled "the Renaissance" would sweep across Europe and Britain and result in some of the finest works of art the western world has ever seen. Those of us who appreciate these wonderful creations tend to get caught up in the power and genius of those times -- and there's much to see and enjoy. But every now and then, we should pause to ask the questions, Why then? Why there? and How?
Lisa Jardine has some answers to these questions in her work, Worldly Goods: A New History of the Renaissance. Find out more about it in this review by your Guide.
Comments
Melissa, this is a marvelous review-eloquent,and intriguing. And what a marvelous book. You have really spiked my until now dormant interest in the Medieval world. I really like the edges of it, particularly the far edges where the period sort of turns toward the Renaissance. I enjoy tracing the threads of Medieval ideas as they work their way through time , right up to the present.
Thanks for the kind words, publicreader! I’m glad your interest in the Medieval era is whetted. I hope you continue to find interesting info at this site.
Thank you for suggestion to buy Medieval Miscellany. What a gorgeous book and very reasonable priced. A true labor of love and beautiful.