Renaissance and Reformation, 1500-1620 : a biographical dictionary
This volume introduces a unique set of interdisciplinary biographical dictionaries that provide basic information on the people who have contributed significantly to the Western culture. Unlike general dictionaries which focus on political and military figures, this book covers such figures as the religious leaders who contributed to the Reformation, scientists who paved the way for a new view of the universe, and Renaissance painters, sculptors, and architects, as well as writers and musicians. While the great personalities are included--Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Galileo--the volume covers lesser known figures as well--the Muslim scholar Leo Africanus, the Flemish geographer-astronomer Gemma Frisius, the English travel writer Thomas Coryate. Although many of the subjects also had political influence, the entries are written to highlight their individual culture achievements. -- from cover
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xvii, 417 pages ; 25 cm
9780313305740, 0313305749
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Appendix A. Subjects by Discipline
Appendix B. Subjects by Country