Saturday, December 31, 2011

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

The Lucretian Renaissance: Philology and the Afterlife of Tradition (Hardcover)

The Lucretian Renaissance: Philology and the Afterlife of Tradition
The Lucretian Renaissance: Philology and the Afterlife of Tradition (Hardcover)
By Gerard Paul Passannante

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Scottish Beer Bar Maid Tavern Wench Halloween Costume (Apparel)

Scottish Beer Bar Maid Tavern Wench Halloween Costume
Scottish Beer Bar Maid Tavern Wench Halloween Costume (Apparel)
By Rubie's Costume Co

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Monday, December 5, 2011

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Dowland: Complete Lute Music (Audio CD)

Dowland: Complete Lute Music
Dowland: Complete Lute Music (Audio CD)
By Nigel North

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One of the great Elizabethan masters of the lute also was the period's most celebrated composer for the instrument. Four centuries later, a fellow Englishman-Nigel North-became the leading interpreter of Dowland's beautiful, melancholy creations. This set begins with the Fantasies (or Fancyes ), which match melody with improvisation. Next come the pavans including the most famous of its time, the Lachrimae Pavan . Disc three explores the principal dances of the era: pavans, galliards and almains . Go from My Window; Walsingham , and more dances and songs complete this tribute to the English Orpheus! Read more


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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Basilica: The Splendor and the Scandal: Building St. Peter's (Paperback)

Basilica: The Splendor and the Scandal: Building St. Peter's
Basilica: The Splendor and the Scandal: Building St. Peter's (Paperback)
By R. A. Scotti

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Fire in the City: Savonarola and the Struggle for the Soul of Renaissance Florence (Paperback)

Fire in the City: Savonarola and the Struggle for the Soul of Renaissance Florence
Fire in the City: Savonarola and the Struggle for the Soul of Renaissance Florence (Paperback)
By Lauro Martines

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Friday, November 4, 2011

Dressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunes, and Fine Clothing (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science) (Paperback)

Dressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunes, and Fine Clothing (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science)
Dressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunes, and Fine Clothing (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science) (Paperback)
By Carole Collier Frick

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Chronicles (Paperback)

Chronicles
Chronicles (Paperback)
By Jean Froissart

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The Chronicles of Froissart (1337-1410) are one of the greatest contemporary records of fourteenth-century England and France. Depicting the great age of Anglo-French rivalry from the deposition of Edward II to the downfall of Richard II, Froissart powerfully portrays the deeds of knights in battle at Sluys, Crecy, Calais and Poitiers during the Hundred Years War. Yet they are only part of this vigorous portrait of medieval life, which also vividly describes the Peasants' Revolt, trading activities and diplomacy against a backdrop of degenerate nobility. Written with the same sense of curiosity about character and customs that underlies the works of Froissart's contemporary, Chaucer, the Chronicles are a magnificent evocation of the age of chivalry. Read more


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Friday, October 28, 2011

Scarborough Faire (Audio CD)

Scarborough Faire
Scarborough Faire (Audio CD)
By Richard Searles

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Renaissance Dances, Folk Tunes and Lute Music performed instrmentally on Guitars, Recorders, Shawm, Harpsichord, Bagpipes, Hurdy Gurdy, Concertina and Percussion. Read more


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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) (Kindle Edition)

Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) (Kindle Edition)
By Geraldine A. Johnson

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Artists like Botticelli, Holbein, Leonardo, Dürer, and Michelangelo and works such as the Last Supper fresco and the monumental marble statue of David, are familiar symbols of the Renaissance. But who were these artists, why did they produce such memorable images, and how would their original beholders have viewed these objects? Was the Renaissance only about great masters and masterpieces, or were women artists and patrons also involved? And what about the "minor" pieces that Renaissance men and women would have encountered in homes, churches and civic spaces? This Very Short Introduction answers such questions by considering both famous and lesser-known artists, patrons, and works of art within the cultural and historical context of Renaissance Europe. The volume provides a broad cultural and historical context for some of the Renaissance's most famous artists and works of art. It also explores forgotten aspects of Renaissance art, such as objects made for the home and women as artists and patrons. Considering Renaissance art produced in both Northern and Southern Europe, rather than focusing on just one region, the book introduces readers to a variety of approaches to the study of Renaissance art, from social history to formal analysis.Artists like Botticelli, Holbein, Leonardo, Dürer, and Michelangelo and works such as the Last Supper fresco and the monumental marble statue of David, are familiar symbols of the Renaissance. But who were these artists, why did they produce such memorable images, and how would their original beholders have viewed these objects? Was the Renaissance only about great masters and masterpieces, or were women artists and patrons also involved? And what about the "minor" pieces that Renaissance men and women would have encountered in homes, churches and civic spaces? This Very Short Introduction answers such questions by considering both famous and lesser-known artists, patrons, and works of art within the cultural and historical context of Renaissance Europe. The volume provides a broad cultural and historical context for some of the Renaissance's most famous artists and works of art. It also explores forgotten aspects of Renaissance art, such as objects made for the home and women as artists and patrons. Considering Renaissance art produced in both Northern and Southern Europe, rather than focusing on just one region, the book introduces readers to a variety of approaches to the study of Renaissance art, from social history to formal analysis. Read more


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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The Power of The Past With Bill Moyers: Florence [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The Power of The Past With Bill Moyers: Florence [VHS]
The Power of The Past With Bill Moyers: Florence [VHS] (VHS Tape)
By Bill Moyers

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

European Decolonization, 1918-81 (Themes in Comparative History) (Paperback)

European Decolonization, 1918-81 (Themes in Comparative History)
European Decolonization, 1918-81 (Themes in Comparative History) (Paperback)
By R. F. Holland

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An introductory survey by RF Holland. One of the most dramatically significant themes of the 20th century has been the decline and final dismemberment of the European colonial empires. This book outlines the general features which influenced this decline and by concentrating on a series of case studies, emphasises the varieties of experiences within this broad historical process. While primarily concerned with events in the British Empire, the largest of the imperial systems, Dr. Holland also considers developments in the French, Belgian, Dutch and Portuguese dependencies. The chronological arranged sections focus on the sources of weakness in the European empires between 1918 and 1939; the impact of the Second World War; the upheavals o fthe post-war crises; the move to decolonization in the later 1950's and early 1960's; and the subsequent realignment of relations between advanced and non-advanced nations. The aim of this study is to provide an introductory text for sixth form and university students on a vital dimension of change within international relationships in the 20th Century. Read more


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Wednesday, October 19, 2011