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The Renaissance Period

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The argument being put forward in this dissertation is that the Renaissance in Europe, with specific emphasis on Italy, during the 15th Century, was the most influential period in developing the ‘early modern’ human society. Many believe that this was due to its almost perfect location between Western Europe and the Eastern shore of the Mediterranean. By analysing various factors and sources, as well as different aspects of society, for example political factors and the views of contemporary texts, it will provide enlightening insight into the changes made during the Renaissance period and how these changes are still reverberating. I believe that this question is an important one to study and to answer correctly and accurately because it means that we can trance back the origins of our society today and how it has evolved from, arguably, a more primitive one in terms of breakthroughs and technology.
First of all, it is important to understand what the Renaissance period was all about and what it encumbered. The Renaissance period (French: ‘Rebirth’) is a progressive cultural movement that lasted for roughly 3 centuries, from the 14th to the 17th (roughly 1330- 1600), and is often referred to as ‘the bridge between the Middle Ages and a Modern Era’ (*1). The ‘Rebirth’ of a society, specifically Italy, was recognition of the past but also that it was separate from the present in terms of belief or ideology for example. This meant that a transitional phase occurred as past

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