The Great Courses: Renaissance & Early Modern History

 9 titres dans la série
À propos Titres Recommandations

The Italians before Italy: Conflict and Competition in the Mediterranean Description

Take a riveting tour of the Italian peninsula, from the glittering canals of Venice to the lavish papal apartments and ancient ruins of Rome.

In these 24 lectures, Professor Bartlett traces the development of the Italian city-states of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, showing how the modern nation of Italy was forged out of the rivalries, allegiances, and traditions of a vibrant and diverse people.

This comprehensive portrait of Italian history opens an exciting new world-a grand mosaic of lustrous and storied cultures as distinctive as the people who helped build them. As you come to know these many "Italys," you'll see how the Italian states defined themselves against the others, competing for territory, trade, and artistic supremacy - and how the vestiges of these interactions are visible even today.

Among other things, you'll consider the rivalry between the Genoese and the Pisans, which stems from a nearly 800-year-old grudge; examine how the crusades influenced the development of Genoa, Pisa, and Venice; and explore Italy's troubled relationship with the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

You'll also get a glimpse into the lives of the powerful and influential, including Pope Paul IV, who championed the Roman Inquisition, and Luigi Gonzaga, who cut out the hearts of his enemies and nailed them to the doors of their palaces as a warning to others who might challenge his power.

As you get to know the distinctive personalities and events that define the peninsula, you'll gain fresh insights into the Italy of today. Surprising, enriching, always engaging, this course offers a unique perspective on one of the most dynamic and creative cultures of the modern world.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2007 The Teaching Company, LLC (P)2007 The Great Courses
The Italians before Italy: Conflict and Competition in the Mediterranean

The Italians before Italy: Conflict and Competition in the Mediterranean

17,99 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité

A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts

A History of England from the Tudors to the Stuarts

28,76 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité

Conquest of the Americas

Conquest of the Americas

17,99 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité

The Terror of History: Mystics, Heretics, and Witches in the Western Tradition

The Terror of History: Mystics, Heretics, and Witches in the Western Tradition

17,99 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité

The Other 1492: Ferdinand, Isabella, and the Making of an Empire

The Other 1492: Ferdinand, Isabella, and the Making of an Empire

15,48 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité

The Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Rise of Nations

The Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Rise of Nations

28,76 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité

The Italian Renaissance

The Italian Renaissance

22,99 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité

The Age of Henry VIII

The Age of Henry VIII

17,99 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité

Years That Changed History: 1776

Years That Changed History: 1776

17,99 € ou gratuit avec l'essai. Renouvellement automatique à 5,99 €/mois après l'essai. Voir conditions d'éligibilité