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Did you know that the Renaissance is thought of as the gateway to the modern world?

The Renaissance was only a short period in European history, but it was the revolution needed to move from the Middle Ages to the modern world. It was full of new philosophies and art, new architecture and inventions, and new governments and churches. In a short span of time, the Europeans found themselves creating, acting, and living in completely new ways. People now had access to new ideas, and Europe would never be the same again. Where did all of this change come from? For years, people have studied parts of the Renaissance. They have focused on a philosopher or an artist. They have focused on church history or politics. But the Renaissance was more than just one person or movement, which is what made it so powerful. It’s time to set sail back into history and learn about the many parts of the Renaissance. In this new and captivating history book, you’ll learn what made the Renaissance so special and how it still influences us today.

Here are some of the questions you will find answers to within the pages of this book:

• Why did humanism power the Renaissance?
• Did Machiavelli really believe what he wrote in The Prince?
• How did the Black Death help start the Renaissance?
• Who built the dome on the Florence Cathedral?
• Why did artists fight for patrons?
• How did Michelangelo paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
• Why was the printing press important to the Renaissance?
• Did Leonardo da Vinci really imagine a helicopter?
• Why was the Medici family so powerful?
• Did the Renaissance spread beyond Italy?
• How does the Renaissance continue to impact us today?

Reviews:

• “The Renaissance for Kids” is a wonderful work of history. Due to its clear explanations, meticulous research, and invitation for curiosity, all readers will enjoy what is contained within these pages. Younger readers in particular will like what is offered here because of the way this writing lures them consistently into discovering more information about this monumental period in history. It is also engaging to complete the activities included as a way of reinforcing readers’ learned knowledge.This release is, as expected of all Captivating History entries, a worthy addition to all history fans’ libraries.
• It is a good introduction to the renaissance and the quizzes at the end of the chapters helps keep the information in mind. I enjoyed learning about this evolutionary period in history.

A lot of history books just contain dry facts that will eventually bore the reader. That’s why Captivating History was created. Now you can enjoy history books that will mesmerize you. But be careful though, hours can fly by, and before you know it; you’re up reading way past bedtime.