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The Sistine Secrets: Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican
Benjamin Blech, Roy Doliner
HarperOne, 2008
From Art History Prof.
An amazing work full of new and plausable ideas and theories.Kudos to authors Rabbi Benjamin Blech and Roy Doliner.Their research and proof opens a new dimension into the mind and genius of Michaelangelo.My students were awed by the insight and messages that were never ...
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1434: The Year a Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and Ignited the Renaissance
Gavin Menzies
William Morrow, 2008
how ideas spread
1434: The Year a Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and Ignited the Renaissance
As usual in science new ideas will create havoc and will be heavily scrutinized. The concept presented here is certainly revolutionary but the evidence presented is suggestive and ...
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A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age
William Manchester
Back Bay Books, 1993
A Great Read !!
In my book, "Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins", I devote a number of chapters to the astronomical symbols that were depicted on medieval coinage as signs of divine right to sovereignty. As part of my research, I read numerous books on medieval ...
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Empires of the Sea: The Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Contest for the Center of the World
Roger Crowley
Random House, 2008
Enthralling and Important Historical Work
Concerning itself with the two greatest clashes between European powers and the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, this work has great relevance to the political scene of today, helping to explain the gradual economic/political decline and isolation of the Muslim ...
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Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture
Ross King
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2001
A dome for eternity
The dual papacy had been resolved in favor of Rome (1416). Florence was the interim home for the Pope while permanent quarters were being readied in Rome (1420). Florence considered itself the new Athens of the western world, and on August 19, 1418 Filippo Brunelleschi ...
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Modern European History
Birdsall S. Viault
McGraw-Hill, 1990
Must Have for the AP Euro Exam
I had one of the most boring textbooks invented for the AP Euro class. I couldn't stand reading it and as a result, I was not one of the top scorers on the tests in my class. However, I used this book to study for my in-class final and the AP exam and I did well on ...
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The Birth of Venus: A Novel
Sarah Dunant
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004
Birth of Venus
This book takes you back through the years to 16th century Florence seen through the eyes of a young girl. It also provides an interesting insight into Italian politics and art of the time. Alessandra Cecchi is forced into an early marriage with a much older man who is ...
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The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Activity Book 2: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of ...
Susan Wise Bauer
Peace Hill Press, 2008
This comprehensive activity book and curriculum guide contains all you need to make history come alive for your child! Don't just read about history?experience it! Color a picture of a Viking warrior, make an edible oasis, create a Moorish ruler's turban and Aztec jewelry and more. Designed to turn the accompanying book The Story of the World: ...
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The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to ...
Susan Wise Bauer
Peace Hill Press, 2007
Great History Book
This is a great book. My kids and I are learning a lot. It's fast paced and interesting.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
Zora Neale Hurston
Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006
An Amazing Book
There's a good chance you're buying this book because it's assigned reading for a class. Go into that classroom and THANK YOUR TEACHER. I didn't read this book in school. I stumbled upon when I was done with school. I bought it because I thought the title was ...
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The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2 Audiobook: The Middle Ages: From the Fall ...
Susan Wise Bauer
Peace Hill Press, 2007
Great SUPPLEMENT to the book
We really enjoy using the CDs with the books. Keep in mind, however, that the CDs don't include the illustrations that are in the books. These make a great supplement, but I wouldn't use them to REPLACE the books.
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In the Company of the Courtesan: A Novel
Sarah Dunant
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007
i enjoyed it
This book is about a a dwarf as a pimp whoe's best friend is a beautiful courtesan and their adventures through Rome and Venice. This is my first book by Ms. Dunant and I throughly enjoyed her writing. I found her descriptions vivid, engaging and through. I could ...
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The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One
Margaret Lobenstine
Broadway, 2006
Hope For Creative Souls Who Hope To Have It All
It was the subtitle that drew me in...urged me to pick up the book... begged me to take more than a glance at it. Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One. Hmmmm, someone must be writing about ME! I discovered this book while browsing at the local ...
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Painting and Experience in Fifteenth-Century Italy: A Primer in the Social History of Pictorial Style (Oxford ...
Michael Baxandall
Oxford University Press, USA, 1988
A classic study of the vocabulary of Renaissance painting
I find it strange that many people find it strange that one might read a book like this one for fun. Twice in one day I had people approach me and ask me for what class I was reading this, as if there are books one reads only in school and books one reads in real ...
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The House of Medici: Its Rise and Fall
Christopher Hibbert
Harper Perennial, 1999
calling all history buffs
did you know the king of England, the King of France, the King of Spain and the Medici's were all related? I didnt but I do now...man, this a wonderful book. Not an easy read but a wonderful read. COuldnt put it down. Stayed up till all hours of the night reading and ...
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