History of Europe During the Renaissance: Political Introduction to Renaissance...

Synopsis

Side A: Lucille Kekewich and Anne Laurence introduce students to the historical background of the Renaissance in Europe from 1360 to the mid-17th century. Examines the differences in state boundaries and the varying tensions between them across the continent. Side B: Professor Peter Burke discusses the relevance of Jacob Burkhardt to contemporary Renaissance studies with particular reference to Burkhardt’s statements on the state as a work of art, the discovery of the individual and the revival of antiquity.

Series

Renaissance in Europe, The: A Cultural Enquiry, Course Aa305

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Audiocassette. 56 min.

Year of production

2000

Availability

out of distribution

Subjects

History

Keywords

Renaissance

Credits

Producer

Charles Cooper

Cast

Anne Laurence
Lucille Kekeich
Peter Burke

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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