Books with title Renaissance

Learn about the Renaissance period with iMindsJNR learning series for younger minds. The word “Renaissance” means “rebirth” in French. It was first used by French historian Jules Michelet in 1858, to refer to a ‘movement’ which took place between about the 13th and 16th centuries . This movement describes the transition from medieval to modern Europe, so there are no exact dates for when it began or ended. The Renaissance began in Italy some time at the end of the 13th century and spread to other countries in Western Europe, such as France, Spain and England.Perfect to engage, entertain and broaden young thinkers.. iMindsJNR brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden young minds. iMindsJNR offers 6 main categories for ages 7-14years including General Knowledge, Geography & Nature, Famous People, Science & Maths, The Arts and History. Clear, concise and engaging, open young minds to a love of learning.

Between 1300 and 1600 life in Europe went through enormous changes. It was a new age of thinking and learning and it is called the Renaissance. It was a time of astonishing inventions in the world of science; printing was developed; discoveries in astronomy were made; daring men set out to explore uncharted seas and there were exciting advances in painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature. But it was also an age of violence, poverty, squalor and disease. This beautifully illustrated book gives a fascinating account of the events, the places and the lives of the people of the Renaissance age.