The Italian Renaissance
- ISBN-10
- 1560062371
- ISBN-13
- 9781560062370
- Series
- The Italian Renaissance
- Category
- Italy
- Pages
- 111
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
- Author
- Karen Osman
Description
Examines the history, achievements, and legacy of the Renaissance in Italy, with an emphasis on Florence and Rome.
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