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Jerry Brotton is a British historian and professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary University of London. He is known for his works on Renaissance art, culture, and global history, including studies on maps and cross-cultural exchange.
Known for: The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction
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The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction
This concise introduction explores the cultural, artistic, and intellectual transformations that defined the European Renaissance from the 14th to the 17th centuries. Jerry Brotton examines how the period reshaped art, science, politics, and philosophy, tracing its origins in Italy and its influence across Europe. The book provides a balanced overview of key figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli, while addressing the broader social and historical contexts that fueled this era of innovation and humanism.
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Origins in Italy
When we think of the Renaissance, it is impossible not to begin in Italy—in Florence’s glittering wealth, Venice’s maritime empire, and the lively courts of Milan and Rome. These city-states, thriving through commerce and competition, became fertile ground for innovation. The Renaissance was not bor...
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Humanism and Classical Revival
Humanism became the beating heart of the Renaissance—the intellectual movement that looked back to ancient Greece and Rome not to imitate, but to reanimate. Figures like Petrarch and Erasmus championed the study of classical texts, convinced that wisdom lay not in scholastic argument but in eloquent...
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About Jerry Brotton
Jerry Brotton is a British historian and professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary University of London. He is known for his works on Renaissance art, culture, and global history, including studies on maps and cross-cultural exchange.
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