--- 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)" price: "VT7704" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5170265-the-italian-renaissance-a-definitive-history-of-the-arts-sciences store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Italian Renaissance: A Definitive History of the Arts, Sciences, and Unforgettable Personalities That Shaped the West (American Heritage Library Series) **Price:** VT7704 **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) - **How much does it cost?** VT7704 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/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 desertcart.com: The Italian Renaissance: A Definitive History of the Arts, Sciences, and Unforgettable Personalities That Shaped the West (American Heritage Library Series): 9780618127382: J.H. Plumb: Books 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 | #861,439 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #123 in Italian History (Books) #572 in Historical Study & Teaching #1,557 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 197 Reviews | ## Images ![The Italian Renaissance: A Definitive History of the Arts, Sciences, and Unforgettable Personalities That Shaped the West (American Heritage Library Series) - 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Good, but not great. *by D***. on April 14, 2025* There are moments of excellent and mesmerizing phrases from various authors in the book, but most of the history is of vague importance unless a reader is thoroughly drawn to the subject. --- ## 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.vu/products/5170265-the-italian-renaissance-a-definitive-history-of-the-arts-sciences](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5170265-the-italian-renaissance-a-definitive-history-of-the-arts-sciences) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*