: The infamous Borgia family, Machiavelli, and the great "Renaissance Popes" of Rome.
Reviews - The Story of Civilization, Volume 5: The Renaissance
: The life and multi-faceted accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci . Where to Find Your Copy
Rediscovering Human Achievement: A Deep Dive into Will Durant’s The Renaissance
: While Durant modestly admits he is "no art critic," he provides an exhaustive look at the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Key Figures You'll Meet
Durant excels at making historical "titans" feel like real people with complex motivations. In this volume, you will encounter:
: Petrarch and Boccaccio, often called the "fathers of the Renaissance".