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80 pp.
| Benchmark |
November, 2003 |
LibraryISBN 0-7614-1676-5$$29.93
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4-6Life in the Renaissance series.
Well-written and informative, if a bit dry, these four small books include high-quality art reproductions. Unlike most histories, these volumes are organized by topic rather than by country or by chronology. Countryside and City stand out in their discussion of the ordinary life experiences of men, women, and children of all classes. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Life in the Renaissance titles: The Church, The City, The Countryside, and The Court.