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The Renaissance

Will Durant

Narrated by Grover Gardner

The Story of Civilization, Book 5

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37 hrs 9 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
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Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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In "The Renaissance," the fifth volume of his acclaimed Story of Civilization, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Will Durant delves into the rich tapestry of Italy's history from 1304 to 1576. Listeners will explore the influential works of poets like Petrarch and Boccaccio, the artistic achievements of masters such as Leonardo Da Vinci, and the complexities of the Catholic Church, including the popes of Avignon and Rome. The narrative also examines the political landscape shaped by figures like the Borgia family and Machiavelli, alongside the turmoil of the Italian Wars and the nation's eventual decline.
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