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27 produkter
The Renaissance
A Very Short Introduction
Häftad, 2006
135 kr
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More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wide-ranging …
Four Points of the Compass
The Unexpected History of Direction
Häftad, 2025
147 kr
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A sparkling exploration of direction, by the acclaimed author of A History of the World in 12 MapsNorth, south, east and west: almost all societies use the four cardinal directions to orientate themselves, to understand who they are by projecting where they are. For millennia, these four directions …
Renaissance Treasury
The Schroder Collection at the Holburne Museum
Av Caterina Badan, Jerry Brotton m. fl.
Inbunden, 2025
558 kr
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Unveiling the treasures of the Schroder Collection, one of the finest collections of Renaissance silver, paintings, works on paper, bronzes, maiolica and gems in private handsThe highlights of this lavishly illustrated catalogue include magnificent Renaissance goldsmith work; paintings by artists …
History of the World in Twelve Maps
Häftad, 2013
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
171 kr
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'Fascinating, panoramic, wonderful' Tom HollandA magical book which explores how the world was seen at twelve points in history, through twelve extraordinary maps and the minds of those who made themWhat you see depends on where - and when - you are looking from. As Jerry Brotton's enthralling book …
This Orient Isle
Elizabethan England and the Islamic World
Häftad, 2017
160 kr
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WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION NON-FICTION CROWNAS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4'Fabulous, timely, a marvellous achievement' Spectator'A richly resonant work which recasts our understanding of the Elizabethan era' Daily TelegraphIn 1570, after plots and assassination attempts against her, …
Four Points of the Compass
The Unexpected History of Direction
E-bok, 2024
125 kr
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A sparkling exploration of direction, by the acclaimed author of A History of the World in 12 MapsNorth, south, east and west: almost all societies use the four cardinal directions to orientate themselves, to understand who they are by projecting where they are. For millennia, these four directions …
Renaissance Bazaar
from the Silk Road to Michelangelo
E-bok, 2003
529 kr
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More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wide-ranging …
Renaissance
A Very Short Introduction
E-bok, 2006
95 kr
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More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wide-ranging …
Renaissance
A Very Short Introduction
E-bok, 2006
95 kr
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More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wide-ranging …
Renaissance Bazaar
from the Silk Road to Michelangelo
E-bok, 2003
529 kr
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More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wide-ranging …
The Renaissance Bazaar
from the Silk Road to Michelangelo
Häftad, 2003
582 kr
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More than ever before, the Renaissance stands as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire world. This wide-ranging …
This Orient Isle
Elizabethan England and the Islamic World
E-bok, 2016
122 kr
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In 1570, when it became clear she would never be gathered into the Catholic fold, Elizabeth I was excommunicated by the Pope. On the principle that 'my enemy's enemy is my friend', this marked the beginning of an extraordinary English alignment with the Muslim powers who were fighting Catholic …
Four Points of the Compass
The Unexpected History of Direction
Ljudbok, 2024
184 kr
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Brought to you by Penguin. North, south, east and west: almost all societies use the four cardinal directions to orientate themselves, to understand who they are by projecting where they are. For millennia, these four directions have been foundational to our travel, navigation and exploration and …
Trading Territories
Mapping the Early Modern World
Inbunden, 1997
1295 kr
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In this generously illustrated book, Jerry Brotton documents the dramatic changes in the nature of geographical representation which took place during the sixteenth century, explaining how much they convey about the transformation of European culture at the end of the early modern era. He examines …
Global Interests
Renaissance Art between East and West
Av Lisa Jardine, Jerry Brotton
Inbunden, 2000
1440 kr
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In this groundbreaking, highly provocative examination of the Renaissance, Jerry Brotton and Lisa Jardine raise questions about the formation of cultural identity in Western Europe. Through an analysis of the circulation of art and luxury objects, the authors challenge the view that Renaissance …
Great Maps
The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained
Inbunden, 2014
334 kr
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A superbly illustrated guide to 64 maps from all around the world! From examples of medieval Mappa Mundi and the first atlas to Google Earth and maps of the moon, this captivating maps book is a must-have for all history and geography enthusiasts and explorers! Embark on a visual tour of the …
Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained
Inbunden, 2014
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
431 kr
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Sale of the Late King's Goods
Charles I and His Art Collection
Häftad, 2017
207 kr
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Set against the backdrop of war, revolution, and regicide, and moving from London to Venice, Mantua, Madrid, Paris and the Low Countries, Jerry Brotton’s colourful and critically acclaimed book, The Sale of the Late King's Goods, explores the formation and dispersal of King Charles I’s art …
Sale of the Late King's Goods
Charles I and His Art Collection
E-bok, 2018
216 kr
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Set against the backdrop of war, revolution, and regicide, and moving from London to Venice, Mantua, Madrid, Paris and the Low Countries, Jerry Brotton’s colourful and critically acclaimed book, The Sale of the Late King's Goods, explores the formation and dispersal of King Charles I’s art …
Art of Cultural Exchange
Translation and Transformation between the UK and Brazil (2012-2016)
Av Ana Claudia Souza, Andre Piza m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
932 kr
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Art of Cultural Exchange
Translation and Transformation between the UK and Brazil (2012-2016)
Av Ana Claudia Souza, Andre Piza m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
779 kr
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Trading Territories
Mapping the Early Modern World
Häftad, 2018
215 kr
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Trading Territories tells the compelling story of maps and geographical knowledge in the early modern world from the fifteenth to the early seventeenth century. Examining how European geographers mapped the territories of the Old World –Africa and Southeast Asia – this book shows how the historical …
History of the World in Twelve Maps
E-bok, 2012
108 kr
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'Fascinating, panoramic, wonderful' Tom HollandA magical book which explores how the world was seen at twelve points in history, through twelve extraordinary maps and the minds of those who made themWhat you see depends on where - and when - you are looking from. As Jerry Brotton's enthralling book …
Talking Maps
Inbunden, 2019
514 kr
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Every map tells a story. Some provide a narrative for travellers, explorers and surveyors or offer a visual account of changes to people’s lives, places and spaces, while others tell imaginary tales, transporting us to fictional worlds created by writers and artists. In turn, maps generate more …
Fifty Maps and the Stories they Tell
Häftad, 2019
158 kr
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From medieval maps to digital cartograms, this book features highlights from the Bodleian Library’s extraordinary map collection together with rare artefacts and some stunning examples from twenty-first-century map-makers. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it …
Global Interests
Renaissance Art between East and West
Av Lisa Jardine, Jerry Brotton
Häftad, 2003
3,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
368 kr
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In this radical and wide-ranging reassessment of Renaissance art, Jerry Brotton and Lisa Jardine examine the ways in which European culture came to define itself culturally and aesthetically in the years 1450 to 1550. Looking outwards for confirmation of who they were and of what defined them as …
