--- product_id: 5170265 title: "The Italian Renaissance: A Definitive History of the Arts, Sciences, and Unforgettable Personalities That Shaped the West (American Heritage Library Series, 4)" price: "163.17 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5170265-the-italian-renaissance-a-definitive-history-of-the-arts-sciences store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Italian Renaissance: A Definitive History of the Arts, Sciences, and Unforgettable Personalities That Shaped the West (American Heritage Library Series, 4) **Price:** 163.17 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Italian Renaissance: A Definitive History of the Arts, Sciences, and Unforgettable Personalities That Shaped the West (American Heritage Library Series, 4) - **How much does it cost?** 163.17 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5170265-the-italian-renaissance-a-definitive-history-of-the-arts-sciences) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Entertaining and informative, this definitive overview of the Italian Renaissance will both captivate ordinary readers and challenge specialists Dr. Plumb’s impressive and provocative narrative is accompanied by contributions from leading historians, including Morris Bishop, J. Bronowski, Maria Bellonci, and many more, who have further illuminated the lives of some of the era’s most unforgettable personalities, from Petrarch to Pope Pius II, Michelangelo to Isabella d'Este, Machiavelli to Leonardo. Spanning an age that witnessed great achievements in the arts and sciences, The Italian Rennaisance is a perfect introduction to the movement that shaped the Western world. Review: A Very Good Overview of A Huge Subject - "The Italian Renaissance" is an excellen beginning study of a vast subject and time period. This book is of medium length and is easily read and comprehended. It provides a reader with a very good foundation for an appreciation of this time period on the Italian peninsula. It also forms an excellent basis for further study. As I did French do, I read both the Kindle version while simultaneously listening to the audiobook. They are both excellent. There was some extra expense, but I am glad I did both. After the fall of Rome and the end of The Roman Empire in 476, the history of the Italian peninsula become chaotic for centuries. The author does a very good job of describing this particular period in a rather concise format. In reality, an entire library could be written, and has been written on this time period. Speaking for myself, I felt my personal knowledge of both Italian history, as well as European history was somewhere between below adequate and abysmal. Have been trying to correct that. As such I have read numerous books on Italian history and feel this book is of very high quality for what it is, an overview. I have used this book as a platform from which to make a leap to a literal and figurative marriage between Italian history and the history of France. I am now embarking upon a biography of Catherine de Medici by Leonie Frieda which is also quite excellent. This biography of one person is more lengthy than this fine work under review. In summary I am very glad to have read "The Italian Renaissance" and recommend it both standing on its own or as a basis for further study. Thank You... Review: Entertaining introduction to the Renaissance - This is an general overview, adroitly penned by the main author and also several other historians. The renaissance was an explosion of knowledge and cultural development that still exerts a strong influence on the modern worldview. The authors roving summary shifts quickly from scene to scene and person to person, without dwelling overly long on any particular story. At times I wish he had expanded more on certain details and subplots; his writing whets the appetite. The overall effect is something of a jumble however, a mist, an impression of an age- that is enjoyably spiced with sordid anecdote and amusing turn of phrase. The second part of the book consists of brief biographies of important figures of the renaissance, very well written by different specialists in their topic. This to me contains some of the most enjoyable historical writing you could wish for, that really brings these people and the era they lived in back to life. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #668,405 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #466 in Historical Essays (Books) #573 in European Art History #626 in Historical Study & Teaching | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 199 Reviews | ## Images ![The Italian Renaissance: A Definitive History of the Arts, Sciences, and Unforgettable Personalities That Shaped the West (American Heritage Library Series, 4) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Pb4jPoHaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very Good Overview of A Huge Subject *by F***Y on June 8, 2019* "The Italian Renaissance" is an excellen beginning study of a vast subject and time period. This book is of medium length and is easily read and comprehended. It provides a reader with a very good foundation for an appreciation of this time period on the Italian peninsula. It also forms an excellent basis for further study. As I did French do, I read both the Kindle version while simultaneously listening to the audiobook. They are both excellent. There was some extra expense, but I am glad I did both. After the fall of Rome and the end of The Roman Empire in 476, the history of the Italian peninsula become chaotic for centuries. The author does a very good job of describing this particular period in a rather concise format. In reality, an entire library could be written, and has been written on this time period. Speaking for myself, I felt my personal knowledge of both Italian history, as well as European history was somewhere between below adequate and abysmal. Have been trying to correct that. As such I have read numerous books on Italian history and feel this book is of very high quality for what it is, an overview. I have used this book as a platform from which to make a leap to a literal and figurative marriage between Italian history and the history of France. I am now embarking upon a biography of Catherine de Medici by Leonie Frieda which is also quite excellent. This biography of one person is more lengthy than this fine work under review. In summary I am very glad to have read "The Italian Renaissance" and recommend it both standing on its own or as a basis for further study. Thank You... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Entertaining introduction to the Renaissance *by F***O on July 12, 2015* This is an general overview, adroitly penned by the main author and also several other historians. The renaissance was an explosion of knowledge and cultural development that still exerts a strong influence on the modern worldview. The authors roving summary shifts quickly from scene to scene and person to person, without dwelling overly long on any particular story. At times I wish he had expanded more on certain details and subplots; his writing whets the appetite. The overall effect is something of a jumble however, a mist, an impression of an age- that is enjoyably spiced with sordid anecdote and amusing turn of phrase. The second part of the book consists of brief biographies of important figures of the renaissance, very well written by different specialists in their topic. This to me contains some of the most enjoyable historical writing you could wish for, that really brings these people and the era they lived in back to life. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Possibly a good book- if you already know about the subject. *by C***O on August 11, 2014* I love historical narratives, but this one is a bit long winded and dry for my taste. The facts are there, but you have to work sometimes through the drawn out prose to derive them and piece them together. This book was first published in the '60s and written by a Cambridge professor, and comes across as such. It makes a lot of assumptions about what you already understand of the Renaissance. In doing so it sometimes comes across as one academic talking to his peers. If you are well versed in Renaissance facts and players then this book may be a great supplement for you. If you are simply trying to learn more about that time and have relevant explanations of who's who, then you could get buried fairly easily in this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5170265-the-italian-renaissance-a-definitive-history-of-the-arts-sciences](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5170265-the-italian-renaissance-a-definitive-history-of-the-arts-sciences) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-30*