Unlike other books in the 11-volume series that span entire continents, The Renaissance is unique for its narrow, focused scope. Durant focuses almost exclusively on , tracing the era from the birth of the poet Petrarch to the death of the painter Titian.
: How families like the Medici funded the world's greatest art. The Story of Civilization Volume V: The Renaiss...
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: Petrarch and Boccaccio, often called the "fathers of the Renaissance". The Story of Civilization Volume V: The Renaiss...
Rediscovering Human Achievement: A Deep Dive into Will Durant’s The Renaissance
By narrowing his lens, Durant is able to explore the "economic and social foundations" of the era, including: